Public Relations Vice President (Health)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Highwire PR. We are currently looking for a Public Relations Vice President (Health) in California (USA) and Washington (USA).

This is a leadership role for an experienced PR professional with a passion for healthcare communications and strategic storytelling. The Public Relations Vice President will drive high-impact programs for clients in healthcare, medtech, pharma, and life sciences while leading and mentoring a talented team. This position combines client management, strategic guidance, and business development responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape both the practice and the careers of team members. You will collaborate across departments, lead integrated campaigns, and ensure the highest quality of client deliverables in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role allows you to influence industry outcomes while fostering a supportive and inclusive culture for your team.

Accountabilities

• Lead the healthcare practice and team to achieve strategic growth and market distinction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, directing high-impact communications and marketing programs that align with their business objectives.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships, generating organic revenue and expanding service offerings.
• Identify and lead new business pitches to attract and secure new clients.
• Oversee campaign planning and execution across integrated channels, including traditional PR, digital, and social media platforms.
• Develop strong media relations programs to secure positive coverage for clients.
• Manage client budgets, profitability, staffing, and resourcing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor, manage, and develop staff, providing guidance on client management, strategy, and professional growth.
• Represent the organization and clients at industry events, conferences, and seminars.
• Promote a high-performance, continuous improvement culture that emphasizes learning and quality.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in communications, ideally with both agency and in-house exposure.
• Extensive experience leading strategic communications within healthcare, medtech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Proven track record in new business development, including outreach, proposal creation, and pitching.
• Skilled in integrated programs spanning editorial, media relations, and digital marketing.
• Strong strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and experience translating insights into actionable campaigns.
• Experience providing executive-level communications counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Excellent judgment, creative problem-solving, and ability to navigate dynamic environments.
• Experience setting up measurement programs and assessing ROI for communications activities.

• Competitive salary with merit-based bonuses and promotions.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous vacation policy, including extended breaks for summer and winter holidays.
• 401(k) match and medical/dental benefits, including FSA.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and technology reimbursement.
• Wellness benefit and employee donation match.
• Growth Mindset stipend for professional development.
• Mentorship programs and monthly recognition initiatives.
• Fun, inclusive workplace with quarterly team events and dog-friendly offices.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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