Vice President, Health & Wellness

ZN008 Zeno Canada; Toronto, Lac-Pythonga; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Headspace

D&I groups

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Financial coaching

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Zeno Group in Canada is seeking a seasoned Vice President, Health & Wellness to lead integrated communications programs for biotech, consumer health, medical devices and related sectors. You will partner with executive stakeholders, agency leadership and cross‑functional teams to shape strategies grounded in industry expertise and business priorities.

The role requires a track record of guiding complex healthcare programs, translating scientific concepts into clear narratives, and mentoring

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in public relations or related fields within an agency environment.
• 8+ years of experience in Health & Wellness communications.
• Proven success leading complex healthcare communications programs and senior client relationships.
• Deep understanding of biotech, pharmaceutical, consumer health and/or medical device sectors.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, business and regulatory information into clear strategies and compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated success counseling senior executives and building trusted, long‑term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and communications leaders, developing integrated strategies that connect business priorities, stakeholder needs and reputation considerations to measurable outcomes.
• Apply deep knowledge of healthcare markets, regulatory considerations and emerging trends to help clients navigate complex business and communications challenges and identify new opportunities.
• Lead complex, integrated programs across disciplines and geographies, bringing together earned, digital, social, creative, data and other capabilities to deliver cohesive client solutions.
• Deepen senior client relationships, identify opportunities to expand engagements and lead organic growth and new business efforts that contribute to the continued growth of the Health & Wellness practice.
• Oversee account performance, forecasting, profitability and resources while balancing client needs and team effectiveness.

Skills

Public relations

Health & Wellness

Executive counsel

Leadership

Client relationships

Cross-functional

Job description

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our \"Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected,\" we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three‑time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Vice President, Health & Wellness

Do you thrive at the intersection of healthcare, business strategy and communications? Are you energized by helping organizations navigate complex healthcare environments, build trust with stakeholders and develop integrated communications strategies that deliver meaningful business impact? As a Vice President, Health & Wellness at Zeno Group, you will lead integrated communications programs and senior client relationships across biotech, consumer health, medical devices and other areas of healthcare. Working closely with executive stakeholders, agency leadership and cross-functional teams, you will develop strategies grounded in deep industry expertise, business priorities and evolving stakeholder expectations. This is an opportunity for a senior communications leader to shape high‑impact client programs, deepen and grow client partnerships, develop talent and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of Zeno's Health & Wellness practice.

About the Role

• Health Communications Strategy & Executive Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and communications leaders, developing integrated strategies that connect business priorities, stakeholder needs and reputation considerations to measurable outcomes.
• Industry Expertise & Strategic Leadership: Apply deep knowledge of healthcare markets, regulatory considerations and emerging trends to help clients navigate complex business and communications challenges and identify new opportunities.
• Integrated Communications Leadership: Lead complex, integrated programs across disciplines and geographies, bringing together earned, digital, social, creative, data and other capabilities to deliver cohesive client solutions.
• Client Growth & Business Development: Deepen senior client relationships, identify opportunities to expand engagements and lead organic growth and new business efforts that contribute to the continued growth of the Health & Wellness practice.
• Financial & Operational Leadership: Oversee account performance, forecasting, profitability, staffing and resources while balancing client needs, team effectiveness and sustainable business growth.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor and develop senior and emerging talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where people can learn, grow and do their best work.
• Practice Development & Innovation: Help advance Zeno's Health & Wellness capabilities by identifying emerging client needs, developing new approaches and bringing forward perspectives on the trends shaping healthcare and communications.

About You

• 15+ years of experience in public relations, communications or related fields within an agency or similar environment.
• 8+ years of experience in Health & Wellness communications.
• Proven success leading complex healthcare communications programs and senior client relationships within regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of biotech, pharmaceutical, consumer health and/or medical device sectors, including market dynamics, stakeholder expectations and emerging industry trends.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, business and regulatory information into clear strategies and compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated success counseling senior executives and building trusted, long‑term relationships with client stakeholders.
• Experience leading integrated communications strategies and cross‑functional teams across disciplines and geographies.
• Proven success growing client relationships, expanding scopes of work and leading new business efforts.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, profitability and account performance.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling and presentation skills, including experience leading executive‑level presentations and new business pitches.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, developing and supporting senior and emerging talent.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build alignment, navigate evolving priorities and bring diverse teams together around shared goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading integrated healthcare programs across earned, digital, social, creative, data and other communications disciplines.
• Experience counseling organizations through significant business, regulatory, reputation or transformation moments.
• Experience contributing to healthcare practice development, thought leadership or capability innovation.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, data and AI‑enabled approaches shaping healthcare communications.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $130,000 to $150,000 CAD/yr. 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. In accordance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA), salary posting ranges can not exceed a $50,000 CAD differential and are required for any role with a maximum salary below $200,000 CAD.

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.

About Our Benefits

Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance.

• We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long‑term disability.
• Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best‑in‑class employee assistance program.
• Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support.
• And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self‑care time.
• Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach.
• And our unique Zeno Wellness program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.

Ask us about Zeno’s Day of Play, Zeno Gives Back (our global day of service), Fearless University, office happy hours and more.

Zeno is the place where careers are built and lives are lived.

A Fiercely Independent Agency

Zeno is an award‑winning, global integrated communications agency, born from PR, operating across North America, Europe and Asia.

Zeno is – and always will be – for everyone.

We are committed to fostering a global, diverse workforce where all employees feel valued, included and empowered.

What sets Zeno apart is the people who comprise the agency – the unique perspectives, the varied worldviews and the impactful empathy – who are dedicated to driving positive change.

To support our diverse workforce, we created safe‑space communities to connect with others who share similar backgrounds, experiences, identities, etc. These resources include: Black Voices, Zin Miedo (Latinx), PRide at Zeno (LGBTQ+), Asian‑cy (Asian and Pacific Islander), Zeno Village (working parents), Freshmen Homeroom (Intern, AAE, AE) and Healthy Minds (mental wellbeing).

To reinforce our commitments to DE&I and take action against systemic racism, Zeno launched ‘Act Together’ in 2020. The initiative is reflective of our shared responsibility to undertake the hard work that brings about real, positive outcomes within Zeno and the broader communications industry. The strengthened infrastructure and resources we put in place ensures DE&I effectively informs everything we do. Act Together remains central to who we are and how we show up with the goal of lasting change. We will not waver in prioritizing this important work.