Vice President, Corporate Communications
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Location: Flexible / Remote
About the Role
I am partnered with a growing, boutique communications agency seeking a Vice President, Corporate Communications to build and lead the corporate communications offering. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for a strategic thinker and operator who is passionate about shaping narratives, advising clients, and delivering high-impact communications programs within healthcare.
The VP will partner closely with agency leadership to define and scale this capability, while serving as a senior advisor to clients, leading strategy, and overseeing the development of insight-driven, creative PR campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Build & Lead Corporate Communications Offering
- Partner with agency leadership to define, build, and scale the corporate communications practice, including service offerings, capabilities, and go-to-market strategy
- Establish frameworks, best practices, and processes to deliver best-in-class corporate communications programs
- Contribute to agency growth through thought leadership and new business development
Client Strategy & Senior Counsel
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across biotech and healthcare organizations
- Lead the development of corporate communications strategies, including corporate narrative, positioning, executive visibility, and reputation management
- Provide ongoing strategic counsel across key milestones, including clinical data readouts, regulatory events, partnerships, and company growth stages
PR Campaign Strategy & Creative Leadership
- Lead end-to-end development of integrated PR campaigns, from insight generation and strategy through creative execution
- Oversee storytelling that translates complex science into compelling narratives across stakeholder channels
- Ensure campaigns are differentiated, audience-centric, and grounded in strong strategic insights
Patient Advocacy Strategy
- Shape and lead patient advocacy strategies, including engagement with advocacy organizations, coalition building, and disease awareness initiatives
- Ensure patient-centric storytelling remains at the core of communications programs
Hands-On Execution
- Act as a "player-coach," actively contributing to strategy development, content creation, messaging, and campaign execution
- Write and edit key materials, including messaging platforms, press materials, executive communications, and thought leadership
- Guide teams in delivering high-quality outputs across all client engagements
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams (account, digital, creative, medical) to deliver integrated communications programs
- Collaborate across client stakeholders, including clinical, medical affairs, investor relations, and commercial teams
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and support across project teams
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or corporate affairs within a healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical communications agency
- Proven ability to develop and execute corporate communications strategies and integrated PR campaigns
- Experience acting as a senior client advisor, with strong executive presence
Core Skills
- Corporate narrative development and messaging strategy
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
- Strong interpersonal and client management skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience in oncology and/or patient advocacy communications
- Experience working with biotech companies (preclinical through commercialization)
- Exposure to corporate positioning tied to clinical development milestones
- Experience supporting executive visibility and thought leadership programs
Leadership Profile
- Entrepreneurial and excited to build something from the ground up
- Hands-on leader who thrives in a boutique, fast-paced environment
- Passionate about patient impact
- Collaborative, strategic, and solutions-oriented
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