Edelman · 5 hours ago
Vice President, Health Media
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expEdelman is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Vice President of Health Media to help lead the next generation of healthcare and pharmaceutical storytelling. This highly visible leadership role involves advising media strategy for global healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, translating complex scientific information into compelling narratives, and securing impactful media coverage.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a day-to-day earned media lead for large pharmaceutical and health clients, including global and U.S. brands operating in highly regulated environments
Lead media strategy across product launches, data milestones, pipeline announcements, and corporate reputation initiatives
Advise clients on media implications of FDA timelines, clinical trial data, approvals, safety updates, and policy or regulatory developments
Translate complex scientific, medical and technical information including clinical data, RWE, digital health platforms, and AI-enabled innovation into clear, compelling media narratives
Partner with medical, regulatory, legal, and analytics teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic impact
Guide the use of data, visuals, and digital assets to strengthen earned media performance and credibility
Secure high-impact coverage across national and local TV, radio, print, digital, and trade outlets
Lead media planning and execution for milestone announcements, executive visibility, media events, and desk-side briefings
Maintain and deepen strong relationships with top-tier health, science, business, and technology reporters
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across communications, marketing, public affairs, medical affairs, and regulatory
Identify opportunities to grow existing business and support new business development, proposals, and prospecting
Confidently present media strategy and counsel in high-stakes, highly scrutinized situations
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing media teams across levels
Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of learning and excellence
Model strong collaboration across integrated teams, including creative, digital, analytics, and policy
Qualification
Required
8+ years of earned media experience, with significant work across pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients
Demonstrated experience navigating FDA regulations, clinical data communications, and compliance-driven review processes
Strong understanding of pharma technology, AI, data analytics, and innovation ecosystems
Preferred
Expertise across TV, radio, print, online, and trade media, including studio production, satellite media tours, and visual storytelling as well as a deep understanding of new media including influential news-influencers, substacks, podcasts and newsletters
Ability to guide clients on how data and technology can enhance earned media impact
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and presentation skills
Proven ability to explain highly technical or regulated topics in clear, accessible ways
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior clients and internal stakeholders
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programing
Company
Edelman
Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.
5001-10000 employees
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