Senior Strategic Communications Consultant

Senior Strategic Communications Consultant
New York, United States of America | Full time | Office-based | Job ID R1544245

This role is posted in anticipation of a future need.

To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located.

Senior Strategic Communications Consultant – Arc Bio Communications, an IQVIA business

Required Experience

Minimum 8 years’ experience in public relations, medical communications and/or scientific communications.

Experience developing scientific or communications strategies aligned to client business objectives.

Experience challenging and interrogating client briefs through structured questioning.

Experience producing high‑quality scientific or communications content (e.g., narratives, platforms, messaging, presentations, articles, social content).

Experience leading, motivating and inspiring account teams to deliver strategic communications programs and projects.

Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships and engaging with senior pharmaceutical executives.

Experience growing business organically through existing client relationships or supporting new business opportunities and proposals.

Experience in accurate financial planning, management, forecasting and team resourcing.

Client Service

Leads, builds and maintains excellent client relationships and provides ongoing consultation on a peer‑to‑peer basis.

Develops strong, science‑ or corporate‑communication strategies and programs that address unique client challenges.

Delivers evidence‑based, high‑standard work efficiently and timely.

Builds enduring relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers.

Maintains professionalism and competence in all client communications.

Creates high‑quality business proposals for new and existing clients.

Works consistently to grow existing accounts organically.

Networks outside Arc Bio to support new business development and represent the firm at industry events.

Generates and drives new business opportunities and brings fresh ideas to clients.

Project Management

Sets up relevant systems and processes for accurate program‑project planning and management, and course‑cancels as needed.

Produces accurate cost estimates and controls budgets carefully while keeping stakeholders informed.

Ensures finances and budgets align with agency procedures.

Establishes regulatory and compliance measures to minimize risk.

Uses in‑house software and platforms competently.

Leadership

Leads client account teams, setting strategy and reviewing progress.

Delegates and prioritises within teams, providing direction and ownership.

Develops team members, giving tailored feedback.

Embraces and actions peer feedback as a driver for change.

Builds buy‑in, listens, recognizes contributions and ensures consistency.

Encourages team accountability and fosters commitment.

Drives communication between teams and clients for strategic discussions.

Supports and challenges colleagues constructively.

Communication and Impact

Presents with confidence and conviction.

Influences, negotiates and overcomes objections from senior stakeholders.

Adapts communication style to suit audiences and gain buy‑in.

Provides clear, professional counsel and ad‑hoc client advice.

Provides tailored feedback and is skilled at upward feedback.

Technical Ability and Skills
Industry

Keeps up to date with pharma and biotech sector factors, M&A activity, corporate innovation strategy and market trends.

Understands mechanics underpinning industry activity and basics of business valuation.

Engages in industry scanning and maintains strong knowledge of opportunities and client environment, using findings for actionable insights.

Scientific

Strong working knowledge of science in client focused areas.

Committed to deepening knowledge in modalities, modes of action, epidemiology, clinical trials and competitive environments.

Challenges client thinking constructively, offering novel perspectives.

Awareness of latest announcements from key congresses/experts and rapidly evolving trends (e.g., genomics, AI, CRISPR, big data).

Discusses strategy relative to client goals and objectives.

Applies theoretical approaches and models in strategy and communications consulting.

Active in strategic development and workshop facilitation.

Marketing and Communications

Understands healthcare marketing fundamentals and has strong capabilities in PR, medical education and scientific communications.

Applies new theories and tools in communications (behavior change, AI/big data).

Understands evaluation methods and KPIs across communication channels.

Grasp of guideline regulations and ethics of good practice in healthcare.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete.

The potential base pay range for this role is $95,300.00 – $237,500.00. Pay offered may vary based on qualifications, location, and schedule. Incentive plans, bonuses and other compensation may be offered, along with a range of health, welfare and benefits.

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