Vice President, Public Relations (Health)

Vice Presidents of Health at Highwire serve as senior leaders within the firms Health Industry Sector Team shaping strategy driving growth and delivering impactful communications programs for the worlds most innovative and influential health brands. They oversee a portfolio of complex high-value accounts lead senior client relationships and guide teams in delivering consistent exceptional results.

This role represents a leadership opportunity for strategic hands-on communications professionals with 10 years of agency experience and deep fluency in the health ecosystemspanning life sciences health innovations and the business of health. Vice Presidents mentor teams contribute to thought leadership and play an important role in new business development talent growth and the continued evolution of Highwires Health offering.

Key Responsibilities

Practice & Client Leadership

• Serve as a lead for a portfolio of key health accounts setting strategic direction and ensuring best-in-class delivery.
• Advise clients across life sciences specialty pharma biotechnology rare disease clinical trials medtech health technology medical devices diagnostics digital health platforms pharmacy senior care Medicaid/Medicare and health services.
• Define and oversee integrated communications strategies that build brand authority trust and long-term market leadership in a highly regulated and mission-driven industry.
• Provide executive-level counsel on messaging positioning reputation management issues and crisis response and science-to-story narratives.
• Guide teams in translating complex clinical scientific and health technology concepts into clear compelling and business-relevant stories for executive clinical patient and mainstream audiences.
• Own senior client relationships acting as a trusted advisor and escalation point while ensuring client satisfaction retention and expansion.
• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities across existing accounts including expanded thought leadership research-driven storytelling and executive visibility programs.
• Oversee financial performance for assigned accounts including budgets forecasting staffing models and margin management.

Media Thought Leadership & Market Influence

• Contribute to Highwires point of view on health industry trends clinical innovation regulatory developments and market shifts across life sciences health tech and the business of health.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with top-tier health science trade business and policy media as well as analysts and key industry influencers.
• Oversee thought leadership programs grounded in clinical research product innovation health policy and data-driven insights.
• Guide executive visibility strategies including media training keynote placements bylined content and conference speaking opportunities for CMOs Chief Medical Officers and other health executives.
• Support integrated amplification strategies across earned owned and social channels to extend the reach of clinical milestones product launches and executive commentary.
• Represent Highwire and its clients at major health industry events and conferences (e.g. HIMSS JPMorgan Healthcare Conference BIO International HLTH ViVE and relevant disease-area forums).

Agency Operations Leadership & Growth

• Lead mentor and develop account teams setting a high standard for strategic thinking client service and quality.
• Support team growth through recruitment coaching performance management and professional development.
• Play a key role in new business development contributing to pitch strategy proposal development and client presentations.
• Partner with agency leadership and peers to support Highwires health go-to-market efforts and service evolution.
• Contribute to agency marketing initiatives including award submissions case studies and promotion of proprietary health research and insights.
• Champion Highwires culture of inclusion empowerment collaboration and continuous improvement and uphold the firms commitment to DIBs (Diversity Inclusion & Belonging).

Success Factors

• 10 years of PR or strategic communications experience with significant agency leadership experience (required)
• Deep expertise leading communications for health companies including life sciences specialty pharma biotech medtech digital health or health services
• Proven success owning and scaling integrated communications programs for complex high-growth health and life sciences clients
• Strong command of the health media landscape analyst community patient advocacy groups and industry influencers
• Solid understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment governing health communications including FDA FTC HIPAA and relevant industry codes
• Exceptional strategic writing editing and storytelling capabilities with the ability to translate science into narrative
• Demonstrated experience providing executive-level client counsel and managing senior stakeholder relationships including C-suite and board-level engagement
• Track record of building mentoring and retaining high-performing teams
• Strong business acumen including experience with forecasting resourcing and revenue growth
• Experience supporting and winning new business in a competitive agency environment
• Confident collaborative and decisive leader with a passion for health innovation and improving patient and population outcomes
• Thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment while balancing strategic and operational priorities

The salary range for this position is $130000 to $195000 with the final offer based on a combination of factors including education relevant experience skills prior training internal equity and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) matching generous paid time off and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth. #LI-Hybrid

About Highwire

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity lead markets and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications corporate reputation creative and insights we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology healthcare cybersecurity energy professional and financial services and more.

At Highwire we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. We know that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency we foster an inclusive environment where everyoneregardless of age race/ethnicity size shape gender identity sexual orientation religion and different abilitiescan feel safe celebrated and worthy.

We ensure that every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers. Our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:

• Team Empowerment
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusion Always
• Fierce Distinction

Were looking for individuals with big ideas strong opinions and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability high standards and boundless motivation this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Highwire. Above all.

Our people-first culture is reflected in the meaningful benefits flexibility and support we offer:

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books events or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• 501c3 donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment
• A supportive inclusive and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work

Location & Work Environment

Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options depending on where you live.

Hybrid: Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York NY or San Francisco CA offices follow a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Remote: We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington and Washington D.C..

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.

Join the Highwire team

If youre inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation accountability and inclusion apply below to start the conversation.

Please note: This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline connect with top professionals in the industry or extend reach across multiple locations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply and explore opportunities at Highwire!