Summary
About this role
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Edelman is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Vice President of Health Media to help lead the next generation of healthcare and pharmaceutical storytelling. This role is ideal for a senior media leader who brings deep earned media expertise alongside fluency in pharma innovation, data-driven storytelling, and regulatory environments - and who is energized by translating complex science into meaningful, credible narratives.
You’ll work across an integrated portfolio of global healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, advising media strategy tied to drug development, digital health, real-world evidence, AI and health tech innovation, and data/regulatory communications. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape media programs that influence policy, perception and patient outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Media Leadership
Serve as a day-to-day earned media lead for large pharmaceutical and health clients, including global and U.S. brands operating in highly regulated environments
Lead media strategy across product launches, data milestones, pipeline announcements, and corporate reputation initiatives
Advise clients on media implications of FDA timelines, clinical trial data, approvals, safety updates, and policy or regulatory developments
Pharma, Data & Technology Storytelling
Translate complex scientific, medical and technical information including clinical data, RWE, digital health platforms, and AI-enabled innovation into clear, compelling media narratives
Partner with medical, regulatory, legal, and analytics teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic impact
Guide the use of data, visuals, and digital assets to strengthen earned media performance and credibility
Media Execution & Influence
Secure high-impact coverage across national and local TV, radio, print, digital, and trade outlets
Lead media planning and execution for milestone announcements, executive visibility, media events, and desk-side briefings
Maintain and deepen strong relationships with top-tier health, science, business, and technology reporters
Client Partnership & Business Growth
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across communications, marketing, public affairs, medical affairs, and regulatory
Identify opportunities to grow existing business and support new business development, proposals, and prospecting
Confidently present media strategy and counsel in high-stakes, highly scrutinized situations
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing media teams across levels
Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of learning and excellence
Model strong collaboration across integrated teams, including creative, digital, analytics, and policy
What You Bring
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of earned media experience, with significant work across pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients
Demonstrated experience navigating FDA regulations, clinical data communications, and compliance-driven review processes
Strong understanding of pharma technology, AI, data analytics, and innovation ecosystems
Preferred Qualifications:
Media & Production Knowledge
Expertise across TV, radio, print, online, and trade media, including studio production, satellite media tours, and visual storytelling as well as a deep understanding of new media including influential news-influencers, substacks, podcasts and newsletters.
Ability to guide clients on how data and technology can enhance earned media impact
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and presentation skills
Proven ability to explain highly technical or regulated topics in clear, accessible ways
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior clients and internal stakeholders
$95,000 - $165,000 annually
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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
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About Edelman
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.
We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements.
Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society.
Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
What you'll do
- Lead media strategy for large pharmaceutical and health clients, focusing on product launches and corporate reputation initiatives. Translate complex scientific information into compelling media narratives and secure high-impact coverage across various media outlets.
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