Managing Director, Health & Life Sciences — Growth Leader

RF Binder; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Generous PTO

Flex and Dependent Care Spending

Unlimited Sick Days

401k

Summer Fridays

Bagel Wednesdays

Flexible/Hybrid work environment

Civic Engagement Days

Mentor program

Extensive learning and development is

Job summary

RF|Binder is seeking a Managing Director to support and expand our Health & Life Sciences practice. This role requires seasoned leadership, deep sector expertise in health communications, and the ability to drive strategic counsel at the highest levels.

The MD will oversee major client relationships, build high-performing teams, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-impact work that reflects RF|Binder’s clarity, rigor, creativity, and business acumen.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of agency experience in communications or PR marked by demonstrated success leading healthcare or health-related accounts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee account day-to-day health, profitability, staffing, and forecasting, ensuring teams are resourced appropriately and scopes, budgets, and timelines are managed effectively.
• Lead earned media strategy and oversee its execution across national, business, trade, and regional outlets.
• Shape and elevate thought leadership platforms, including bylines, op-eds, speaking opportunities, and executive visibility programs.
• Work with practice and firm leadership to expand the Health & Life Sciences offering and contribute to new business development.

Skills

Agency leadership

Earned media strategy

Client relationship management

Strategic counsel

Public speaking

Cross-functional teamwork

Healthcare industry knowledge

Team development

Job description

RF|Binder is seeking a Managing Director to support and expand our Health & Life Sciences practice. This role requires seasoned leadership, deep sector expertise in health communications, and the ability to drive strategic counsel at the highest levels.

The MD will oversee major client relationships, build high-performing teams, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-impact work that reflects RF|Binder’s clarity, rigor, creativity, and business acumen.