Senior VP, Health Earned Media & Strategic Counsel

US001 Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a strategic, news-driven Senior Vice President of Health Media to lead high-impact healthcare and pharmaceutical storytelling for top organizations in the industry.

The role requires senior media counsel across global healthcare clients, advising executives and teams on moments that matter, including drug development, clinical data, regulatory milestones, and health policy shifts. You’ll shape narratives that inform patients, providers, and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic media leadership for major pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare clients navigating regulated environments.
• Counsel senior executives on media and reputational implications of FDA timelines, clinical data, regulatory milestones, and safety updates.
• Lead earned media programs spanning product launches, executive positioning, corporate reputation, and issues management.
• Build relationships with health, science, business, technology, and policy journalists to maximize earned media impact.

Job description

Edelman is seeking a strategic, news-driven Senior Vice President of Health Media to lead high-impact healthcare and pharmaceutical storytelling for top organizations in the industry.

The role requires senior media counsel across global healthcare clients, advising executives and teams on moments that matter, including drug development, clinical data, regulatory milestones, and health policy shifts. You’ll shape narratives that inform patients, providers, and policymakers.