VP, Public Relations, Biotech Investor Relations and External Communications

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 executives and manage sophisticated communications programs

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Deep understanding of the biotech landscape and a track record of delivering results
• Strong experience and expertise in supporting clinical-stage and/or commercial biotech companies, including data milestones
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience building and developing teams
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and revenue growth
• Demonstrated success driving new business and organic account expansion
• Ability to lead multiple complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative leadership style with high emotional intelligence
• Digital and social media fluency across earned, owned, and integrated channels

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$157,000 - $223,000 USD

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