Responsibilities
- Act as a senior-level client lead, offering strategic guidance and trusted counsel on communications initiatives
- Manage multiple client accounts with accountability for meeting revenue goals and maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Design and supervise tailored public relations and corporate communications strategies aligned with business goals and market conditions
- Lead integrated communications programs around pivotal events such as clinical data releases, regulatory milestones, and corporate updates
- Utilize in-depth understanding of biotech and life sciences media to secure coverage in top-tier, trade, and business outlets
- Oversee the creation and review of communications content to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to brand tone and standards
- Advise clients on high-impact issues including reputation strategy, executive visibility, thought leadership, and corporate narrative
- Identify potential challenges early and resolve issues to maintain strong client relationships and retention
- Leverage established connections across biotech, healthcare, and business media to enhance client visibility
- Lead teams in transforming complex scientific information into accessible and persuasive narratives
- Counsel clients on strategic positioning within a dynamic and competitive biotechnology sector
- Monitor industry, media, and stakeholder trends to shape forward-looking communications strategies
- Support teams in building media-focused, market-driven strategies and actionable plans
- Expand existing client engagements by identifying new service opportunities, upsell potential, and broader project scope
- Lead or co-lead business development activities, including strategy formulation, pitch management, and client presentations
- Create strategies grounded in insights and data that clearly demonstrate business value and measurable outcomes
- Deliver compelling presentations of capabilities, case examples, and proposals to prospective clients
- Manage the financial performance of assigned accounts, including budget planning, forecasting, staffing coordination, and scope oversight
- Ensure project delivery adheres to financial agreements and recommend adjustments to scope when needed
- Work closely with Finance and leadership to align revenue forecasts and team utilization
- Review and approve time tracking records and educate teams on financial accountability and best practices
- Lead, coach, and develop multi-level teams, promoting growth, ownership, and strategic problem-solving
- Supervise direct reports with regular performance evaluations, career planning, and goal setting
- Collaborate with senior leaders in public and investor relations to ensure cohesive cross-functional delivery
- Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
Team
Leads high-performing teams across levels; manages direct reports; collaborates with public and investor relations senior leaders; fosters integration across teams and disciplines.