Senior Manager, Healthcare Communications

Thrive Global

Senior Manager in Pharma Communications driving advisory services at Thrive Global, an innovator in behavior change technology. Leading strategic communications for healthcare and pharma clients within a fast-growing organization.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare communications and account management, with a strong focus on drafting strategic documents and managing complex advisory services delivery. Proficient in vendor coordination, budget management, and navigating regulatory environments within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Healthcare Communications ExperienceClient-Ready Strategic Document DraftingVendor Coordination and Budget ManagementSenior Account LeadershipMLR/PRC Review Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Strategic CommunicationsProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementClient CommunicationExecutive Briefing MaterialsActivation PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationRegulatory CompliancePharmaceutical Advisory Services

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeChatGPT

Industry Keywords

Pharma Advisory ServicesCorporate AffairsLife SciencesTherapeutic AreasFDA OPDP GuidancePhRMA CodeInternal Stakeholder CoordinationExternal Corporate AffairsMedia EngagementStakeholder Engagement

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.
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.

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
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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k) program with company match
Generous paid time-off programs designed to help you rest, reset, and recharge — including Thrive Time
A range of wellness perks and benefits
Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a company that’s truly making a difference in people’s lives around the world.
Career Growth: Develop within the company and help shape our growth strategy.