Managing Director leading and expanding the Health & Life Sciences practice at RF|Binder. Providing strategic counsel and building high-performing teams for client success.
Responsibilities
Lead and expand the growing Health & Life Sciences practice at RF|Binder
Bring strategic counsel at the highest levels and operate with significant ownership and autonomy
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams
Contribute to or lead meaningful client relationships and build a high-performing team
Partner closely with colleagues across creative, digital, strategy, research, and insights
Requirements
10+ years of agency experience in communications or PR marked by demonstrated success leading healthcare or health-related accounts (life sciences, health philanthropy, purpose-driven health initiatives, health technology, etc.)
Practice builder who is energized by strengthening capabilities, offerings, and team culture within our growing Health and Life Sciences practice. Brings a clear point of view, anticipates issues and opportunities, and provides guidance that shapes both day-to-day decisions and long-term strategy.
Strong understanding of the healthcare and life sciences landscape, including regulatory considerations, R&D, payer and provider dynamics, and issues of access and equity.
Demonstrated success in national earned media, including strategy development and hands-on execution. Candidate should have a strong network of media contacts and a track record of securing national coverage.
Relationship-focused counselor with a proven ability and strong desire to grow and retain accounts by offering proactive, insight-driven counsel that anticipates client needs, continuously delivering strategic and creative value that makes our partnership indispensable.
Strong executive presence, with the ability to present confidently and succinctly in high-stakes settings, represent the firm with polish and credibility across industry forums.
Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching others to strengthen their strategic communication and presentation skills, while ensuring quality, alignment, and accountability across workstreams.
Demonstrated curiosity and a learning mindset, with an entrepreneurial approach to evolving tools and workflows, and a commitment to staying current on emerging capabilities (including thoughtful leveraging of AI).
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
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