Vice President, Corporate Communications

Description

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and client-centered Vice President of Corporate Communications to join our continuously growing Corporate Affairs Practice. This leader will serve as both a trusted client partner and an internal team lead — driving high-impact communications programs across media, social media, thought leadership, executive visibility, and corporate reputation.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of agency experience in healthcare or closely related industry communications and has a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing complex clients, shaping strategy, and driving measurable business results.

They will be working closely with senior leaders and will have the opportunity for mentorship and growth.

Job Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Strategic Counsel

• Serve as a strategic advisor to healthcare and biopharma clients, each with distinct needs, personalities, and business challenges.
• Provide executive-level counsel (clear and persuasive) on corporate positioning, reputation management and narrative development, tying projects to overall client strategy and not viewing them simply as “deliverables”
• Confidently advise, guiding clients toward strategies grounded in experience, data, and sound judgment.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively bring forward ideas that advance their business objectives.
  
  

Account & Team Leadership

• Lead and inspire internal account teams, ensuring alignment, high performance, and professional growth.
• Oversee integrated programming across media relations, digital and social media, thought leadership, executive communications, and corporate campaigns.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, timelines, and team morale.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture.
  
  

Strategy & Program Development

• Develop comprehensive communications strategies and annual plans aligned to client business priorities.
• In close collaboration with senior leadership, translate industry trends, policy shifts, and scientific developments into actionable communications opportunities for clients.
• Design and oversee integrated campaigns that drive visibility, credibility, and stakeholder engagement.
• Guide messaging development across corporate, R&D and innovation narratives.
  
  

Content & Thought Leadership

• Oversee and contribute to high-level writing, including executive thought leadership, op-eds, award submissions, social content, speaking abstracts, and long-form content.
• Shape executive visibility platforms and media positioning strategies.
• Ensure messaging consistency and narrative cohesion across channels.
  
  

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop, manage, and track account budgets, ensuring profitability and fiscal discipline.
• Scope programs accurately and oversee resource allocation. Identify opportunities for organic growth and new business expansion within accounts.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• 10+ years of agency experience in healthcare, biopharma, or life sciences communications.
• Good judgement, balancing bigger picture thinking with the need to to execute on current client needs
• Demonstrated success leading integrated corporate communications programs.
• Experience managing senior-level clients and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, current policy environment and the biopharma innovation ecosystem.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and maintain account profitability.
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable thinking on their feet and adjusting quickly to shifting client demands
  
  

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $150,000. to $200,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health Communications, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

At Syneos Health Public Relations, the possibilities are infinite. Because of our “no walls, no limits” philosophy and entrepreneurial spirit, our employees have the opportunity and potential to work on projects beyond their years of experience. The only limitations here are those that are self-imposed, and we make sure to reward staff based on talent, not title.

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Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.