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Edelman · 9 hours ago

Vice President, Health

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

Edelman is a company committed to creating an equitable and inspiring workplace. They are seeking a Vice President to lead high-profile healthcare accounts, drive strategic communications initiatives, and manage teams in delivering best-in-class client service.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing high-level strategic counsel on healthcare communications

Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies to support pharmaceutical company brand and reputation, with awareness and knowledge of industry trends in oncology

Anticipate client needs, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and growth

Lead cross-functional teams, collaborating with creative, media, and digital specialists to deliver integrated campaigns

Identify opportunities for organic account growth, leading business development efforts as needed

Participate in new business pitches and proposals, helping to expand the agency’s healthcare portfolio

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level team members, fostering a culture of learning and development

Provide clear guidance and strategic direction to teams, empowering them to deliver high-quality work

Champion a collaborative and inclusive team environment, driving excellence across client accounts

Connection is central to how we support each other and advise clients. Being together in the workplace strengthens our Culture, Community, and Collaboration. Show your commitment to our shared values by actively contributing to a strong, inclusive culture in all interactions

Embrace and engage with Edelman’s local market communities—they’re a core part of the Edelman experience. Active participation is expected of all colleagues and adds to the richness of the unique Edelman culture

Model collaborative behavior that encourages teams to build relationships beyond their immediate group, engaging individuals and teams across our network. Our strength lies in uniting diverse expertise—crisis and creative, public affairs and brand—to share insights, ideas, and learnings across practices. This begins with cultivating strong connections across skillsets, perspectives, and levels

Qualification

Healthcare communicationsStrategic communications planningLeadership skillsPharmaceutical products experienceMulti-channel communicationsTeam managementAI tools proficiencyWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or equivalent work experience

8+ years of health communications experience (agency or in-house preferred)

Preferred

Proven expertise in strategic communications planning and execution

Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent

Experience in pharmaceutical products oncology, or healthcare regulatory environments is highly desirable

Experience leading multi-channel communications campaigns across earned, owned, and paid media

Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts, projects, and teams effectively

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, integrated agency environment

The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in leveraging AI tools to enhance communication strategies, optimize content creation, and drive more personalized, data-informed engagement across channels

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

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Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

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