Vice President (VP), Consumer HealthHealth Tech Communications

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London Mexico City and a shifting landscape of audience power our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change navigate culture and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community and we celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table.

The Role

Were seeking an experienced Vice President to join our dynamic Healthcare & Pharmaceutical team Porter Novellis largest practice role will lead integrated consumer communications programs in endocrinology and neurology focusing on driving awareness engagement and behavior change across key audiences.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience developing and executing consumer strategies that elevate understanding and connection to complex health conditions through initiatives such as influencer partnerships patient and caregiver storytelling medical meeting activations and celebrity campaigns. A strong understanding of the healthcare landscape data and regulatory environment is essential. Additionally endocrinology and neurology experience is strongly preferred; passion for improving patient lives is a must.

As a VP on our team you will be provided with a clearly articulated and well-supported path for career growth. Growth may include working with our other leading pharma clients across a variety of therapeutic categories as well as more health policy. The work is an interesting blend of product corporate advocacy and issues management.

What you will be doing:

• Leading high-impact consumer awareness campaigns translating health and science into relatable storytelling that drives understanding empathy and action.
• Build and lead cross-function/cross-agency account teams that bring together creative analytics digital influencer and earned media talent to deliver cohesive insights-driven programs.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on brand positioning audience engagement reputation and issues management in the ever-changing healthcare space.
• Mentor motivate and develop team members fostering a strong culture of collaboration curiosity and accountability.
• Drive new business efforts by identifying opportunities for growth within existing accounts and supporting pitches for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the global Porter Novelli/Omnicom network to bring innovative ideas partnerships and best practices to clients.

The experience that will contribute to your success:

• 10 years of public relations experience with relevant healthcare agency experience or equivalent
• Preferred experience in science-related healthcare public relations accounts including pharmaceutical and direct-to-consumer product marketing advocacy program development and execution social marketing and media relations
• Comfort and facility understanding data the regulatory process and the barriers to success
• Well-developed knowledge of the healthcare marketplaceand business practices
• Current knowledge of the challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry in general
• A passion for ideas and moving pharma clients forward into new avenues of thinking
• Know-how to develop and execute integrated communications strategies and programsincluding influencers digital social earned and paid media
• Leadership and management of relationships with multiple internal and external clients
• Direct responsibility for organic account growth and experience pitching and securing new business
• Relevant level of expertise in general business acumen budget management communications leadership and mentoring skills

The anticipated salary range for this position is $140000 - $180000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience knowledge skills other job-related qualifications and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical dental vision 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As an Omnicom company Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation Sick & Personal Days
• 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote 3 days in office)

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race creed color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran age marital status veteran status or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individuals ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.