Vice President, Healthcare

Ruder Finn

Vice President, Healthcare overseeing strategic communications programs in the healthcare sector at Ruder Finn. Leading project execution and client relationships while managing a talented team.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the day-to-day lead for healthcare clients, managing strategy, planning and execution
Oversee multiple projects and workstreams from planning through execution
Contribute significantly to the development of comprehensive and innovative integrated communications programs and campaign recommendations
Provide an excellent level of client service by delivering projects on time and that are high quality
Manage, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level talent
Provide thoughtful client counsel and recommendations
Demonstrate strong knowledge of clients’ businesses
Apply innovative thinking to generate new approaches and creative program ideas
Identify potential issues early and elevate challenges with recommended solutions
Lead the development of core communications materials
Ensure strong quality control across client materials
Maintain a high level of responsiveness and communicate with clients
Motivate team members to work together toward shared objectives
Convey ideas clearly and confidently in client meetings and presentations
Build program budgets and support forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8+ years of experience within public relations/communications
Healthcare/pharma experience is required
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field
Previous experience in healthcare communications with experience working on pharmaceutical products, biotech and/or patient advocacy
Experience with data and regulatory milestones communications is required
Experience in working with patient advocacy groups, patients and influencers is required
A personal passion to work across all verticals in the healthcare space
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships
Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful communications programs for healthcare brands
Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI into communications and workflows
Strong writing and organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to contribute to strategic thinking and the development and execution of programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k (match) plan
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
Transit benefits
Professional learning and development opportunities
Workplace flexibility
On-site and off-site social gatherings

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strategic PlanningCampaign DevelopmentQuality ControlBudget ManagementWriting Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam MotivationCuriosityOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills