VP, Public Relations, Biotech Investor Relations and External Communications

About the role

The Vice President, Public Relations is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing client strategy, driving business growth, and delivering best‑in‑class earned communications programs across healthcare, biotechnology, and related sectors. This role serves as a trusted advisor providing high‑impact counsel that aligns strategy, reputation, and storytelling. The VP brings a combination of strategic communications expertise, strong business acumen, and executive presence. You will lead complex client engagements and play a critical role in organic growth, new business development, and team leadership. The VP role requires a high level of organization, proactivity, and creativity, with clear ownership and accountability for outcomes. It plays a key role in driving and coordinating high‑visibility, large‑scale initiatives for both the organization and its clients, and demands a strong business mindset. Success in this role depends on building trust through dependable communication and strong relationships, while balancing big‑picture strategic thinking with careful attention to detail in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Strategic Counsel
• Serve as a hands-on senior client lead, acting as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor
• Lead multiple client accounts within defined revenue targets, ensuring excellence in execution and quality control
• Develop and oversee customized public relations and corporate communications strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics
• Shape and drive integrated communications programs across key milestones, including clinical data, regulatory events, and corporate announcements
• Leverage deep knowledge of the biotech and life sciences media landscape to lead efforts to secure impactful, top-tier, trade, and business coverage
• Oversee development and review of communications materials, ensuring accuracy, relevance, consistency, and high standards across messaging, data, grammar, and tone
• Provide counsel on complex, high‑stakes issues including corporate positioning, reputation management, thought leadership, and executive visibility
• Anticipate challenges, troubleshoot issues, and maintain strong client satisfaction and retention
• Media & Market Leadership
• Bring established relationships across biotech, healthcare, and business media
• Guide teams in translating complex science into clear, compelling narratives
• Advise clients on how to position within an evolving and competitive biotech landscape
• Stay ahead of industry, media, and stakeholder trends to inform proactive strategy
• Support teams in developing media and market-informed strategies and execution plans
• Business Development & Organic Growth
• Drive organic account growth by identifying new workstreams, upsell opportunities, and expanded scope opportunities
• Lead or co‑lead new business efforts, including strategy development, pitch leadership, and client presentations
• Develop insight‑ and data‑driven strategies that clearly articulate value and business impact
• Confidently present capabilities, case studies, and proposals to prospective clients through compelling storytelling
• Financial & Fiscal Responsibility
• Own financial health of assigned accounts, including budget development, forecasting, staffing alignment, and scope management
• Ensure work is delivered within fee and expense agreements; proactively recommend scope changes when necessary
• Partner closely with Finance and leadership to manage revenue projections and staffing utilization
• Review and approve timesheets and train teams on fiscal responsibility and best practices
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams across levels, fostering growth, accountability, and strategic thinking
• Manage and mentor direct reports, including performance feedback, career development, and goal setting
• Collaborate with other public and investor relations senior leaders to ensure seamless integration across teams and disciplines
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent while cultivating a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Thought Leadership & Industry Presence
• Champion thought leadership through bylines, speaking engagements, panels, awards, and industry visibility
• Bring forward‑looking industry insights to clients and internal teams
• Represent the organization professionally within the healthcare, communications, and finance‑adjacent ecosystems

Requirements

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
• Advanced degree or credential (MBA, CFA, or similar) strongly preferred
• 11-14+ years of relevant experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership or supervisory roles
• Deep experience in healthcare, biotechnology, wellness, or highly regulated industries
• Proven ability to advise C‑suite executiv

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Vice President, Public Relations (Biotech)

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