Senior Vice President, Health

California, United States;
Massachusetts, United States;
New Jersey, United States

The Senior Vice President, Health is a strategic leadership role designed for a seasoned communications professional with deep expertise in health PR. This role is critical in driving growth, client success, and operational excellence within Highwire's dynamic, award-winning environment. Reporting to agency leadership, the SVP will lead high-impact client engagements across the health sector, spearhead business development, and mentor account teams to exceed client expectations while aligning with Highwire's core values.

The ideal candidate has 13+ years of progressive experience, a proven track record managing large client portfolios across health communications sectors — including life sciences, biotech, pharma, digital health, and medtech — and the ability to inspire teams and influence clients at the highest levels.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact at a thriving agency, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow alongside some of the brightest talent in health communications.

• Serve as senior strategic counsel for clients with account revenue oversight
• Develop and execute innovative, results-driven communications strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and elevate client brands within the health sector.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite executives, medical affairs leaders, and senior stakeholders at client organizations, acting as a key strategic advisor.
• Lead Key Opinion Leader engagement strategies that amplify scientific credibility and support disease awareness, product launches, and corporate reputation programs.
• Develop and oversee patient-centric communications campaigns, health equity narratives, and disease awareness initiatives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Navigate FDA/regulatory communications environments with sound judgment, ensuring all messaging is strategically compelling and appropriately compliant.
• Lead new business development efforts by identifying opportunities within existing accounts and spearheading pitches for new clients aligned with agency growth targets.
• Collaborate closely with integrated teams to deliver seamless multi-channel campaigns leveraging traditional PR, digital, social media, and health influencer engagement.
• Translate complex clinical data, scientific research, and medical information into clear, compelling narratives for lay, patient, and professional audiences.
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, mentoring, coaching, and developing account teams to maximize their potential.
• Oversee staff performance management including setting objectives, monitoring development, and conducting performance reviews.
• Act as a visible leader representing Highwire Health and its clients at industry events, medical conferences, and health sector forums to enhance networking and business development.
• Manage client profitability by closely monitoring billability, resource allocation, and budget adherence.
• Contribute to agency infrastructure initiatives that support operational efficiency, client service excellence, and talent development.
• Drive a key agency cornerstone such as client service excellence, revenue growth, or operational improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams as needed to manage budgets related to your accounts or client programs.

• Minimum 13 years of experience in communications, with a focus on health PR — including life sciences, biotech, pharma, digital health, or medtech — with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role.
• Proven success in developing and nurturing senior client relationships and managing complex, multi-stakeholder accounts within regulated health and science environments.
• Exceptional media relations skills with a strong, established network of top-tier reporters and editors across health trade, consumer health, science, and medical press.
• Demonstrated excellence in translating complex clinical and scientific data into strategic storytelling, content development, and media placements across print, online, and social…