Vice President, Healthcare Communications

About Us
At We. , we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

We. ’s North America Health Sector was founded by experienced leaders seeking a fresh approach. Recognized as “Outstanding Agency Practice” at the 2025 U.S. PRWeek Healthcare Awards, and as one of the 30 best healthcare PR Agencies in the world by PRovoke media in 2026, our team continues to grow and deliver award-winning work. We. offer comprehensive communications services to clients in pharma/biotech, life sciences, healthcare benefits/insurance, MedTech, healthcare IT and consumer health. We create programs that engage physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policymakers, payors, and consumers.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Vice President to lead client accounts and play an important role in the growth of our Health Sector. The VP will report to the EVP of Global Growth & Integration and will support select new business initiatives and sector operations. The VP will also work closely with our EVP of the NA Heath Sector, SVP of Health Media and partner with leaders across the agency to drive integrated work and greater collaboration, including with our Consumer Sector, Tech Sector, Corporate Reputation & Brand Purpose (CRBP) Sector and We. Studio, the creative hub of our agency.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned agency professional with deep experience working in healthcare, navigating the complexities of a highly regulated industry across several different therapeutic and/or service areas, with clients of all stages and sizes. Must have experience working with pharmaceutical companies, with a demonstrated ability to counsel clients and guide teams through FDA regulatory milestones, data communications, promotional campaigns, and digital/social initiatives. The ideal candidate also has experience working across other parts of the healthcare ecosystem, plus a strong understanding of the policy issues affecting the industry at large.

Come join us at a different kind of healthcare practice and be part of a leadership team helping clients communicate their advancements in science, technology and more in bold, unconventional ways.

Responsibilities
Client Service

Lead 2-3 mid-to-large client engagements, serving as day-to-day client lead

Demonstrate success in nurturing, growing and sustaining client relationships

Recommend strategic communications approaches based on deep healthcare knowledge and experience with key audiences, including patients, doctors, payers, regulators, policymakers, patient advocates, investors, employees and media

Develop creative campaign programming and continually look for ways to improve client programs to achieve objectives

Manage and track budgets ensuring programs are delivered on budget and within client’s expectations

Ensure flawless execution of all program elements across multichannel programs that incorporate digital and social media communications

Establish strong collaboration and communication across account teams and cross-agency teams

Be a problem hunter – identify client pain points and proactively offer or develop solutions

Technical Skills

Understanding of “best practice” communications approaches within an FDA-regulated environment and ability to counsel the internal team on what we can/cannot do, and converse knowledgeably on this topic with clients

Established experience working within pharma/biotech companies’ legal, medical and regulatory review (LMR) processes and Veeva (or other similar) software programs, including guiding/training teams on proper document referencing processes and sourcing from peer-review journals, navigating/responding to comments from reviewers and overseeing the entire process from soup to nuts to ensure quality and excellence from teams

Excellent project management skills – keeping all trains moving on time and on budget. Forecasting what’s to come, staying steps ahead of clients

Strong writing/editing skills. Ability to develop complicated documents such as data press releases, scenario plans and messaging, comprehensive Q&As

Strong deck/PPT development skills. Developing strategic recommendations and creating a story flow within decks. Knowledge of how to set up slides so they are visually appealing and easy to read/look at for busy client executives

Strong presentation skills including slide presentations in front of clients and new business prospects and well as leading client calls and in-person meetings

Some experience with media relations is preferred. If not, you must have a solid understanding of earned media best practices and experience working with earned media specialists to deliver results. Our philosophy is that the best people to pitch media are the account team, because they know the business the best. You will need to guide the team and media specialists on media relations strategy.

People Management

Mentor and motivate staff with the goal of retention and development

Supervise direct reports and take ownership of career planning and growth

Inform resource allocation across team including monthly client budget management and staffing assignments

Model and hold team accountable to demonstrate agency values

Participate in L&D activities, both sharing your knowledge and experience, as well as engaging in agency-provided learning opportunities

Agency Business

Build new statements of work

Manage and track team utilization

Support organic growth opportunities and new business efforts

Participate in cross-agency initiatives

Set and meet client expectations within budget parameters

Qualifications

8-10+ years of experience, ideally in a PR agency overseeing teams. Client-side experience also relevant, provided there is foundational experience working within an agency

Minimum of 4 years direct experience working in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology, whether agency-side or client-side

Minimum of 3 years team management experience, including experience developing a team

Preferred Qualifications

Travel: may on occasion need to travel, up to 20%

Solid organizational and project management skills

Experience in strengthening employee engagement and morale

Track record of building deep, broad relationships

Demonstrated aptitude for expanding existing accounts and securing new accounts

Passion for doing great work and being part of a growing organization where creativity and collaboration are valued

Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Compensation
The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Salary Range: $147,000 USD - $188,000 USD

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA

Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days

Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company

Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent

Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition

Community Engagement, up to 24 hours

Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year

Support with home office equipment

Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)

401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match

Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity
We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion
We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.

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