Account Director, Biotech PR/Communications

Ten Bridge Communications; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Bridge Communications in Boston seeks an Account Director focused on biotech communications to lead client relationships and strategy across investor, corporate, media, and digital programs. You'll drive messaging, media outreach, and integrated campaigns, coordinating with our team to deliver measurable results.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in comms/PR, biotech experience, and proven ability to translate science into compelling narratives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of communications/PR experience
• Experience in biotech/pharma/healthcare communications preferred
• Ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives (investor comms a plus)

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts across multiple client accounts and guide account teams in planning and executing programs
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted strategic partner
• Develop content and messaging platforms, press materials, and investor communications
• Drive media relations efforts and secure meaningful coverage
• Develop digital and social strategies supporting corporate communications and patient advocacy
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with the creative team

Skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Job description

Are you an experienced communications professional focused on growing yourexpertisein the biotech industry? We’re a thriving strategic communication, digital and creative agency based in Boston that works with trailblazers in the biotech industry. We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Account Director with experience in this sector to play a key role in client relationships, strategy and execution for programs including corporate messaging/positioning, media strategies/media relations, social/digital media, investor communications, internal communications, scientific communications, web site development and patient engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day

• Lead efforts across multiple client accounts, guiding account teams in planning and executing communications programs
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic partner
• Contribute to strategic communications plans and develop content, including messaging and positioning platforms, press releases, media materials, website copy and investor communications
• Drive media relations efforts, cultivating journalist relationships, pitching stories and securing meaningful coverage for clients
• Develop and execute digital and social strategies supporting corporate communications, clinical trial recruitment and patient advocacy initiatives
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members
• Collaborate with our creative team to deliver highly collaborative, integrated work across platforms

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related discipline and 7+ years of communications/PR experience; agency experience highly preferred
• Experience in biotech, pharma or healthcare communications, ideally supporting corporate communications and clinical development spanning early data milestones through commercialization
• Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical and business developments into compelling communications for diverse audiences; investor communications experience is a plus
• Proven ability to immerse yourself in our industry and the world-changing work of our clients, with a passion for science, biotechnology and patient impact
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute impactful communications programs across media relations, digital and social channels
• Ability to lead and inspire talented professionals while supporting the growth and development of junior staff
• Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and applications; AP style proficiency preferred
• Strong project management, organizational and client service skills, with an understanding of the biotech media landscape and news cycle
• A desire to help build and nurture a culture of collaboration, excellence and growth as we scale the Ten Bridge team and behind-the-scenes company operations

About Ten Bridge Communications

Ten Bridge, established a decade ago, has grown to be the leading communications agency for innovative companies pioneering the future of drug development. Our success as an agency stems from a deep commitment to partnership with our clients. The Ten Bridge model reflects our orientation as an agency founded and run by individuals whose careers were shaped by both in-house experience leading communications within top biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and decades of agency experience applying this know-how to support the companies who shape the future.

This “hybrid” mindset combines the depth and dedication of an in-house communications team with the broad perspective and commitment to proactive client service of an agency. We consider every engagement as an opportunity to serve as an extension of our clients’ teams. We earn our seat at the table daily by bringing insights, proactivity and depth to each encounter.

For our team, we offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid time off, 401(k) match, monthly wellness benefit, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, cell phone reimbursement, professional development, volunteer opportunities and more.

Please Note:

Our headquarters office is located in downtown Boston, MA. This is a hybrid in-office/remote position based in Boston. Remote candidates outside of Boston also considered. Our remote employees spend time in Boston for company, client and team meetings as needed.