Vice President

Role Overview

• Manage all facets of a multidimensional, interwoven team and provide sound, strategic counsel to ensure progress, action and results; keep senior leadership informed and bring them in when necessary to maintain high-quality service and execution
• Develop thorough knowledge of client industry landscape, scientific approach and business objectives as to identify strategic opportunities
• Partner with subject matter experts (content strategy, social, earned media) team to develop strategic programs that meet client goals
• Lead teams in executing patient-centric client events including strategic planning, material development, coordinating with client cross-functional teams and overseeing logistics
• Work with senior leadership to expand strategic thinking and identify growth opportunities
• Review wide-array of complex, strategic scientific communications materials and other deliverables (e.g., corporate/product narratives, messages and Q&As, results reports, leader talking points, scientific animation video scripts, owned and sponsored articles)
• Take the lead on plans and high-level deliverables (e.g., yearly planning)
• Participate and actively contribute to all-agency/IAT meetings, as appropriate and as the face of Spectrum
• Manage account financials including staffing and projections, budget tracking and monthly billing packages to ensure team is on trend; liaise with client on budget recommendations
• Ensure team meets deadlines, manages priorities and effectively communicates to both internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise junior staff and play an active role in their professional development; identify and champion both account-specific and agency-wide visibility opportunities for self and team members
• Contribute to new business opportunities

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in communications, English or similar major
• At least 8-10 years agency experience, including experience in healthcare and science communications/public relations
• Experience supporting pipeline communications for biotech/pharma clients, or similar high-science communications experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and familiarity with media tools (e.g., Cision, Bloomberg Terminal, HootSuite)
• Be able to manage multiple projects and/or accounts simultaneously, demonstrate adaptability to new information and shifting priorities
• An extreme attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and pride in work product
• Ability to excel in a team environment as well as work independently
• Resourceful and effective problem solver with strong sense of urgency, proactivity and critical thinking skills
• Client-service oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to receive and deliver feedback on performance
• An ability to effectively manage, mobilize and mentor teams

Benefits

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• 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
• In-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments
• 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