Program Director, Health

Thrive Global

Program Director overseeing health advisory services at Thrive, enhancing well-being with AI-supported initiatives. Leading projects, managing client deliverables, and collaborating across teams.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the master tracker and governance cadence across every advisory services account and pipeline.
Ensure every deliverable lands on time, on spec, and on budget.
Drive execution of pharma tentpole activations.
Manage vendors, budgets, invoicing, MLRO submissions, and client review workflows.
Draft client-ready communications work product as the primary author — annual comms plans, tentpole comms strategies, executive briefing materials, media narratives, status decks, governance review documents, and activation plans.
First drafts come out of your hands at 80% complete; leadership refines rather than rebuilds.
Translate strategic direction into executable briefs for the Communications and Content tactical teams supporting social, content, event planning, production, and PR — with clear context, deadlines, and success criteria so execution lands on strategy.
Collaborate with the Global Head of Strategic Health Partnerships to scope new advisory services opportunities.
Support the closing of new partnerships and onboard pipeline accounts.
Your program management discipline, MLRO fluency, and governance ownership are the primary factors determining whether we deliver on our commitments — and whether clients renew.
You own day-to-day execution and escalate only what genuinely requires their input.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in healthcare communications, corporate affairs, pharma advisory services, or account management
Direct experience drafting client-ready strategic comms documents, particularly in pharma or a highly regulated industry
Exceptional written communication skills, including client-ready strategic documents and concise executive briefing materials
AI-forward working style with active use of tools like Claude and ChatGPT to accelerate execution and improve output quality
Senior account leadership experience at a leading healthcare communications agency such as MSL, M Booth Health, VML Health, Real Chemistry, Edelman Health, Weber Shandwick Health, FleishmanHillard Health, or equivalent
Director-level experience within corporate communications or corporate affairs at a major pharmaceutical company, including coordination across complex internal stakeholder groups
Direct experience supporting major life sciences clients across therapeutic areas such as cardiometabolic health, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, or immunology
Cross-functional communications experience spanning internal communications, external corporate affairs, executive communications, media, or stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated ownership of complex advisory services delivery, including timelines, deliverables, budget management, vendor coordination, and subcontractor oversight
Working fluency in MLR/PRC review processes, FDA OPDP guidance, and the PhRMA Code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Financial Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k) program with company match.
Time to Recharge: Generous paid time-off programs designed to help you rest, reset, and recharge — including Thrive Time, a benefit unique to Thrive that gives employees additional paid time off after major projects or intense periods of work to truly recharge and recover.
Career Growth: Develop within the company and help shape our growth strategy.
Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a company that’s truly making a difference in people’s lives around the world.
Human-Centric Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment with a range of wellness perks and benefits.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding total compensation package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

healthcare communicationscorporate affairspharma advisory servicesaccount managementstrategic communicationsbudget managementvendor coordinationMLR/PRC review processesFDA OPDP guidancePhRMA Code

Soft Skills

written communicationclient managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingexecutive communicationstakeholder engagementprogram managementgovernance ownershiptimelinessattention to detail