We. Communications

We. Communications

Vice President, Healthcare Communications

New York City, New York · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$188kDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementStrategic CommunicationsForecastingFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The ideal candidate is a seasoned agency professional with deep experience working in healthcare, navigating the complexities of a highly regulated industry across several different therapeutic and/or service areas, with clients of all stages and sizes.
  • Come join us at a different kind of healthcare practice and be part of a leadership team helping clients communicate their advancements in science, technology and more in bold, unconventional ways.
  • The preference is for this candidate to be based on the East Coast, ideally in New York City or Boston.

Responsibilities

  • Lead 2-3 mid-to-large client engagements, serving as day-to-day client lead
  • Develop creative campaign programming and continually look for ways to improve client programs to achieve objectives
  • Manage and track budgets ensuring programs are delivered on budget and within client's expectations
  • Be a problem hunter - identify client pain points and proactively offer or develop solutions
  • Strong writing/editing skills. Ability to develop complicated documents such as data press releases, scenario plans and messaging, comprehensive Q&As

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of experience, ideally in a PR agency overseeing teams.
  • Minimum of 4 years direct experience working in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology, whether agency-side or client-side
  • 8-10+ years of experience, ideally in a PR agency overseeing teams. Client-side experience also relevant, provided there is foundational experience working within an agency
  • Minimum of 3 years team management experience, including experience developing a team

Nice to have

  • Travel: may on occasion need to travel, up to 20%
  • Solid organizational and project management skills
  • Experience in strengthening employee engagement and morale
  • Demonstrated aptitude for expanding existing accounts and securing new accounts
  • Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Skills

  • People Management:
  • Mentor and motivate staff with the goal of retention and development
  • Supervise direct reports and take ownership of career planning and growth
  • Inform resource allocation across team including monthly client budget management and staffing assignments
  • Model and hold team accountable to demonstrate agency values
  • Participate in L&D activities, both sharing your knowledge and experience, as well as engaging in agency-provided learning opportunities
  • Agency Business:
  • Build new statements of work
  • Manage and track team utilization
  • Support organic growth opportunities and new business efforts
  • Participate in cross-agency initiatives
  • Set and meet client expectations within budget parameters

Compensation

  • $147,000 - $188,000 USD
  • Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
  • Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
  • The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below.
  • The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
  • Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
  • Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
  • Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
  • Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
  • Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
  • Support with home office equipment
  • Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Company info

  • At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations - whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change-lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it's always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.
  • We. 's North America Health Sector was founded by experienced leaders seeking a fresh approach. Recognized as "Outstanding Agency Practice" at the 2025 U.S. PRWeek Healthcare Awards, and as one of the 30 best healthcare PR Agencies in the world by PRovoke media in 2026, our team continues to grow and deliver award-winning work. We. offer comprehensive communications services to clients in pharma/biotech, life sciences, healthcare benefits/insurance, MedTech, healthcare IT and consumer health. We create programs that engage physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policymakers, payors, and consumers.
  • At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations.
  • We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations - whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change-lies a simple human need.
  • That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose.
  • But it's always there.
  • And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.
  • We. 's North America Health Sector was founded by experienced leaders seeking a fresh approach.
  • Recognized as "Outstanding Agency Practice" at the 2025 U.S. PRWeek Healthcare Awards, and as one of the 30 best healthcare PR Agencies in the world by PRovoke media in 2026, our team continues to grow and deliver award-winning work.
  • We. offer comprehensive communications services to clients in pharma/biotech, life sciences, healthcare benefits/insurance, MedTech, healthcare IT and consumer health.
  • We create programs that engage physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policymakers, payors, and consumers.

Equal opportunity

  • We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives.
  • We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued.
  • Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.
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