Vice President, Health and Life Sciences

FleishmanHillard has an immediate opening for a Vice President to join our dynamic and collaborative Health & Life Science practice. We’re seeking energetic professionals with good instincts, who are early adopters and self-starters, and have an adventurous spirit and passion for collaboration. Our culture values talented, nimble, creative people who are both exemplary leaders and effective team players. 

This position provides the opportunity to work on exciting neuroscience communications programs for a leading healthcare brand, develop key relationships with healthcare industry clients, and manage outreach to the media, third-party organizations, healthcare professionals and consumers. Influencer and social campaigns, product launches, medical congresses, patient storytelling, awareness days and disease education programs are a few of the exciting projects you will support alongside an integrated team of subject matter experts and specialists.  

FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the day-to-day activities for the health and life science practice’s account teams, including developing strong client relationships, working with senior team members to help oversee projects, and providing client counsel. 
• Support in the development and implementation of strategic plans and communications campaigns across key stakeholders that align with client business objectives and deliver results. 
• Develop high-quality written materials, including comprehensive communications plans, press materials, social copy, client correspondence, and media monitoring reports. 
• Facilitate teamwork within account team; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience. Biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare communications experience within a communications agency or equivalent is required. 
• Strong client relationship and project management skills and the ability to provide strategic counsel, build and lead account teams, mentor junior-level staff, and execute work that achieves business objectives. 
• Deep understanding of the regulatory process, and the ability to communicate clinical data into lay language that resonates across target stakeholders. 
• Knowledge of health and life science media landscape; understanding of the role earned, owned, digital, and social media play in integrated communications strategies.   
• Execute strategic outreach plans to external audiences via social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Meta, etc.), media partners, third-party organizations, healthcare professionals, media, etc. 
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, including the ability to develop press materials and communications plans. 
• Direct responsibility for strategic thinking; anticipating issues, trends, and connections, and translating those insights into actionable ideas for the client and our healthcare team.  
• Knowledge of project management and regulatory approval processes; can provide guidance to teams regarding tools such as Veeva, Asana, Khoros, etc. 
• Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. 

About FleishmanHillard  
FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries. 

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. As such, we are open to discuss various work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements. Our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office. 

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $77,000 - $175,000 per year.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.