Vice President (VP), Consumer Health / Health Tech Communications

Vice President (VP), Consumer Health / Health Tech Communications

New York, NY; Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world‑class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community, and we celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Vice President to join our dynamic Healthcare & Pharmaceutical team, Porter Novelli’s largest practice globally. This role will lead integrated consumer communications programs in endocrinology and neurology, focusing on driving awareness, engagement and behavior change across key audiences.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience developing and executing consumer strategies that elevate understanding and connection to complex health conditions, through initiatives such as influencer partnerships, patient and caregiver storytelling, medical meeting activations, and celebrity campaigns. A strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, data and regulatory environment is essential. Additionally, endocrinology and neurology experience is strongly preferred; passion for improving patient lives is a must.

As a VP on our team, you will be provided with a clearly articulated and well‑supported path for career growth. Growth may include working with our other leading pharma clients across a variety of therapeutic categories as well as more health policy. The work is an interesting blend of product, corporate, advocacy and issues management.

What you will be doing :

• Leading high‑impact consumer awareness campaigns, translating health and science into relatable storytelling that drives understanding, empathy and action.
• Build and lead cross‑function / cross‑agency account teams that bring together creative, analytics, digital, influencer, and earned media talent to deliver cohesive, insights‑driven programs.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on brand positioning, audience engagement, reputation and issues management in the ever‑changing healthcare space.
• Mentor, motivate and develop team members, fostering a strong culture of collaboration, curiosity and accountability.
• Drive new business efforts by identifying opportunities for growth within existing accounts and supporting pitches for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the global Porter Novelli / Omnicom network to bring innovative ideas, partnerships and best practices to clients.

The experience that will contribute to your success :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 – $180,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees :

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.

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