Public Relations Manager, Life Sciences

Mission North; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Mission North in San Francisco seeks a strategic, impact-driven Manager to lead day-to-day client programs for Life Sciences and Health Tech accounts. You will anchor client relationships, guide campaigns, draft pitches and speaking submissions, and drive growth across teams.

You will synthesize complex technologies into compelling narratives, cultivate media relationships, mentor junior staff, and contribute to new business while managing up to 2 direct reports.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of communications or PR agency experience, preferably in health or life sciences.
• Experience developing, directing and executing PR campaigns that blend PR, content, social media and creator programs.
• Ability to translate complex technologies into compelling narratives for business and media.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PR campaigns and programs for life sciences and health tech clients, across teams and stakeholders.
• Draft deliverables including campaign plans, media pitches, speaking and award submissions.
• Synthesize complex concepts into market-moving narratives and secure coverage with traditional and new media.
• Cultivate relationships with key media to drive brand awareness and coverage.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client dynamics to support growth.
• Track and report campaign performance using analytics tools and translate metrics into insights.
• Contribute to new business in partnership with senior leaders.
• Manage up to 2 direct reports.

Skills

PR leadership

Media relations

Campaign management

Storytelling

Client management

Mentorship

Job description

Mission North is a strategic communications agency for consequential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact. Market-shaping brands like LinkedIn, Google, Sage, Virta Health, Brex, Canva, Ginkgo Bioworks, Snowflake, and Zoom have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate growth at every stage. Our award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements—and the iconic teams behind them—have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value.

Join our vibrant communications agency dedicated to nurturing dynamic professionals seeking a career embedded in purpose and impact.

We're looking for a strategic, curious, and impact-driven Manager to lead day-to-day client programs and support our growing portfolio of Life Sciences and Health Tech accounts.

As a benefit corporation, we’re committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments.

• We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services.
• Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future, we’re creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders.
• Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture. We continue to advance our policies and practices to foster a more progressive organization and industry.

Move with Purpose

In this role, moving with purpose means acting as an anchor for our clients while driving the growth and development of our internal teams. Day-to-day you will:

• Be a trusted partner to our life sciences, enterprise, and health clients, leading the end-to-end execution of PR campaigns and programs, teams, and stakeholders.
• Draft deliverables including campaign plans, media pitches, speaking and award submissions.
• Synthesize complex technical concepts into compelling, market-moving narratives and storylines that resonate with business, trade media, and new media alike.
• Cultivate deep relationships with key traditional and non-traditional media to pitch stories, drive brand awareness, and secure coverage for clients.
• Seek out creative ways to connect the dots between news cycles and client opportunities.
• Foster team growth by providing regular, constructive feedback, guiding professional development, and helping junior staff navigate client dynamics.
• Track, measure, and report on the performance of PR campaigns and programs using analytics tools, translating PR metrics into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to new business in partnership with senior leaders.
• Manage up to 2 direct reports.

Going deeper means moving beyond the surface of a press release to truly understand the technologies and trends shaping the future of enterprise. Qualifications include:

• A minimum of 6-8 years of communications or PR agency experience, preferably with health (including digital health & AI, biotech & life sciences, and/or health IT & infrastructure);
• AI, and cloud infrastructure companies or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience developing, directing, and executing PR campaigns and programs that blend PR, content marketing, social media, and creator.
• Experience helping disruptive technology and health companies develop compelling storylines, speaking and award submissions, press releases, and thought leadership platforms.
• Are passionate about how these technologies are redefining how we live and work.
• Established relationships with top-tier trade media and bloggers, vertical market media and national and local business media
• Experience running integrated PR programs, including paid content
• Experience working with household names and emerging/disruptor brands in B2B technology, including data and cloud infrastructure, applied AI, health (digital health & AI, biotech & life sciences health IT & infrastructure) and other key elements of the modern business technology stack.
• Experience supporting new business.

We believe that breakthrough ideas happen when people feel supported, challenged, and valued for the distinct expertise they bring to the table.

• We’ve built an award-winning culture of curiosity and experimentation. Mission North is a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, ranking #3 in its inaugural PR and Brand Strategies category.
• We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting employees in their professional development.
• Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with opportunities for advancement and rewards.
• We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Mission North. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and prior relevant experience.

Mission North cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

Pay Range: Expected Salary range depending on experience: $90,000-$130,000 not including annual profit sharing bonus.