Managing Director Health and Life Sciences

RF|Binder, one of North America’s most respected independent communications and consulting firms, is seeking a Managing Director to support and expand our growing Health & Life Sciences practice. This new role is a unique opportunity for a seasoned communications leader who brings deep sector expertise; a strong command of earned media and cross-functional communications; and the desire and energy to shape a fast-growing practice grounded in purpose, impact, and integrated thinking.

This individual is expected to bring strategic counsel at the highest levels, operate with significant ownership and autonomy, and serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal teams.

Our Managing Director, who will report to the Executive Managing Director overseeing our Health and Life Sciences practice, will bring the judgment, insight, and relationship-building skills required to counsel clients navigating complex environments, from scientific and clinical milestones to health policy considerations and business objectives.

You will contribute to or lead some of the firm’s most meaningful client relationships; build and develop a high-performing team; and play a central role in the evolution and growth of the Health & Life Sciences offering. You will partner closely with colleagues across creative, digital, strategy, research and insights to deliver work that is integrated, high-impact, and reflective of RF|Binder’s clarity, rigor, creativity, and business acumen.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear more about you and why you’ll be a great addition to the RF|Binder team.

• 10+ years of agency experience in communications or PR marked by demonstrated success leading healthcare or health-related accounts (life sciences, health philanthropy, health education, purpose-driven health initiatives, health technology, etc.).
• Practice builder who is energized by strengthening capabilities, offerings, and team culture within our growing Health and Life Sciences practice. Brings a clear point of view, anticipates issues and opportunities, and provides guidance that shapes both day-to-day decisions and long-term strategy.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare and life sciences landscape, including regulatory considerations, R&D, payer and provider dynamics, and issues of access and equity.
• Demonstrated success in national earned media, including strategy development and hands-on execution. Candidate should have a strong network of media contacts and a track record of securing national coverage.
• Relationship-focused counselor with a proven ability and strong desire to grow and retain accounts by offering proactive, insight-driven counsel that anticipates client needs, continuously delivering strategic and creative value that makes our partnership indispensable.
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to present confidently and succinctly in high-stakes settings, represent the firm with polish and credibility across industry forums.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching others to strengthen their strategic communication and presentation skills, while ensuring quality, alignment, and accountability across work streams.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a learning mindset, with an entrepreneurial approach to evolving tools and workflows, and a commitment to staying current on emerging capabilities (including thoughtful leveraging of AI).

• Drive major Health & Life Sciences accounts with full ownership, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and ensuring programs are aligned to business and communications strategy, while always looking to identify opportunities to expand. Proven ability to manage over $1M of annualized…