Provide senior-level strategic counsel to executive clients across a portfolio of biotech accounts
Partner with Client Relationship Leaders to shape long-range communications strategy tied to business, pipeline, and corporate objectives
Serve as escalation point for complex client situations, high-stakes moments, and reputational risk
Ensure consistency, quality, and strategic clarity across all client engagements
Lead development of integrated corporate, product, and program communications strategies across the client portfolio
Guide messaging and narrative development tied to clinical data, regulatory milestones, financing events, and commercialization
Partner across practices (media, medical, digital, brand, consulting) to deliver cohesive, cross-disciplinary solutions
Identify opportunities to expand and deepen client relationships through proactive, high-value engagement
Contribute meaningfully to new business development, pitches, and thought leadership
Actively shape best practices, operating models, and standards for the Biotech client services group
Lead, mentor, and develop senior leaders and teams, fostering accountability, growth, and collaboration
Support workforce planning, staffing strategy, and talent development across the group
Model Spectrum’s values through inclusive leadership, clear decision-making, and strong partnership

15+ years of life science / pharma / biotech communications experience; agency experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading multi-account portfolios and senior client relationships
Deep experience with late-stage clinical programs, regulatory milestones, and early commercialization
Strong background in corporate communications, issues management, and executive positioning
Prior experience in oncology and/or immunology strongly preferred
Exceptional strategic thinking, writing, and client-facing communication skills
Proven ability to lead and inspire senior teams while remaining hands-on where it matters
Highly organized, decisive, and comfortable operating in complexity
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of accountability and discretion

Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Flexible time off
Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service
13 weeks paid Parental Leave
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
Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues
Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership
401k with company match
1:1 Financial Coaching and Education
Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace

Senior Vice President

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