Senior Vice President

Spectrum Science; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote friendly work environment

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading science-focused firm is seeking a Senior Vice President to drive client-focused communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of PR experience in the life sciences, particularly in oncology or immunology. This role involves direct client engagement and leading strategic communications while working in a hybrid environment, allowing flexibility in work locations across the United States. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years life science/pharma/biotech PR experience, agency preferred.
• Experience with late-stage clinical programs and early commercial launches.
• Prior experience working in oncology and/or immunology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day client lead for PR and corporate communications programs.
• Develop and execute strategies for press releases and media materials.
• Monitor industry news and identify proactive opportunities.

Skills

Life science/pharma/biotech PR experience

Client-facing skills

Exceptional writing and editing

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Connecting humankind to its best healthlife is not just our mission at Spectrum; it’s what drives us to “Be Thinkful.” A term we use to encourage innovation, spark creative solutions to our client’s greatest challenges and your invitation to passionately share your unique perspective and ideas. As the only full-service, fully-integrated, science-focused firm that unites global marketing, communications, and media under a single P&L, we specialize in going beyond the science quo to deliver best-in-class work for our clients.

The Senior Vice President will be responsible for closely supporting the Client Relationship Leader to drive interwoven programs focused on supporting clients across a growing client portfolio. The role suits a senior professional who thrives in a hands-on agency environment, enjoys direct client engagement, and wants to contribute to both client impact and firm growth.

We are looking for a senior professional to lead strategy and execution for corporate, program, and product communications spanning late-stage development through commercialization. Work across high-visibility therapeutic areas, partnering closely with clients on media relations, milestone communications, and brand positioning.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day client lead for PR and corporate communications programs
• Develop and execute strategies for press releases, messaging, media materials, and presentations
• Support communications around clinical data, regulatory milestones, and product launches
• Monitor industry news and identify proactive opportunities
• Manage workflows, timelines, and quality control
• Contribute to business development and firm growth initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of client projects.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster their career development and growth within Spectrum.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 10–15+ years life science/pharma/biotech PR experience, agency preferred
• Experience with late-stage clinical programs and early commercial launches
• Knowledge of regulatory processes, advisory committees, and corporate communications
• Prior experience working in oncology and/or immunology
• Exceptional writing, editing, and client-facing skills
• Highly organized, proactive, with an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to client confidentiality
• Medical meeting and event support
• Oversight of websites, graphics, and core communications assets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The anticipated salary range for this position will be $180,000-$225,000. Salary is based on job-related factors such as: years of relevant experience, qualifications and/or certifications. Spectrum reserves the right to modify this pay range at any given time.

We want to ensure our employees are living their best (health and professional) life and offer a variety of benefits and perks which support our flexible work environment.

Benefits & Perks

• All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago), remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
• No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
• Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), tuition reimbursement programs, and in-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments.
• Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
• Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
• Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.
• 401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Spectrum is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail]