Senior Health Communications Lead

Ruder Finn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with company match

Transit benefits

Professional development opportunities

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Ruder Finn in New York is seeking a Senior Account Supervisor, Corporate Health to lead strategic communications, corporate reputation and thought leadership for health and life science clients. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and drive written, visual and digital initiatives across a cross-functional group.

You will translate complex healthcare topics into clear, compelling narratives for executives and external audiences, while guiding programs, media relations and campaign development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience at a PR agency or in an in-house role – healthcare/pharma/biotech is a plus.
• Strong client counsel and management across all account phases.
• Experience interacting with high-level executives externally and internally.
• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with executives.
• Team leadership and ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Curiosity with AI tools in communications and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day lead for clients, managing strategy and execution.
• Write, edit and proofread high-quality communications materials.
• Lead development of annual and ad hoc communications plans and recommendations.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and provide recommendations.
• Lead teams, staff and client meetings; maintain stakeholder communication.
• Manage budgets and delegate work to ensure client needs are met on time and on budget.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff; drive creativity and innovation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field

Job description

Ruder Finn in New York is seeking a Senior Account Supervisor, Corporate Health to lead strategic communications, corporate reputation and thought leadership for health and life science clients. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and drive written, visual and digital initiatives across a cross-functional group.

You will translate complex healthcare topics into clear, compelling narratives for executives and external audiences, while guiding programs, media relations and campaign development