Precision Medicine Group is hiring: VP, Public Relations, Biotech Investor Relat

VP, Public Relations, Biotech Investor Relations and External Communications
New York, NY, USA

Vice President, Public Relations (Biotech)

About the Role
The Vice President, Public Relations is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing client strategy, driving business growth, and delivering best‑in‑class earned communications programs across healthcare, biotechnology, and related sectors. This role serves as a trusted advisor, providing high‑impact counsel that aligns strategy, reputation, and storytelling.

The VP brings a combination of strategic communications expertise, strong business acumen, and executive presence. You will lead complex client engagements and play a critical role in organic growth, new business development, and team leadership.

The VP role requires a high level of organization, proactivity, and creativity, with clear ownership and accountability for outcomes. It plays a key role in driving and coordinating high‑visibility, large‑scale initiatives for both the organization and its clients, and demands a strong business mindset. Success in this role depends on building trust through dependable communication and strong relationships, while balancing big‑picture strategic thinking with careful attention to detail in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Strategic Counsel

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

Media & Market Leadership

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

Business Development & Organic Growth

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

Financial & Fiscal Responsibility

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

Attract, retain, and develop top talent while cultivating a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Thought Leadership & Industry Presence

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
Education & Experience

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

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

Compensation
Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$157,000 - $223,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement
Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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