SVP, Health Public & Investor Relations

LaVoieHealthScience

SVP, Health Public & Investor Relations

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Donation matching

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

    NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

    Boston area candidates only

    Company Description

    LaVoieHealthScience is an industry leader in strategic communications programs that integrate public and investor relations, marketing, and communications. Our focus is on building value for health science innovations. With over 20 years of industry-tested counsel, we bring a proven track record of designing and executing creative programs that effectively position and engage key stakeholders, with measurable return on investment. Our specialization includes public health & wellness, biotech & pharma, medical technology and device markets, with a keen focus on strategic communications for the C-suite.

    Started in 2001, LaVoieHealthScience brings decades of experience and modern thinking to each engagement. We pride ourselves on the “love for the why” and approach each client with fresh thinking, coupled with strong experience. We are charting our next stage of growth and seek a strong thought partner to help lead our team. LaVoieHealthScience is a member of the IPREX network, bringing global experience and thinking to our teams. LaVoieHealthScience also has a global strategic alliance with OMNICOM to augment the agency’s services with scale and geographic expansion for client success.

    Role Description

    The SVP, Health is a full-time hybrid role located in Boston, MA, with flexibility for some remote work. The SVP, Health plays a critical leadership role, overseeing the agency's day-to-day client operations, ensuring health and wellness of our firm along with client success. This position partners closely with the CEO and finance head, translating the agency’s vision into actionable strategies while managing the operational infrastructure.

    The primary focus of this position is agency growth, client engagement and best practices. To that end, LaVoieHealthScience is seeking a savvy, roll up your sleeve's health strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset to provide leadership and strategic account direction to clients and contributes to the health and wellness of the agency. The SVP, Health will bring a growth mindset with focus on retaining and organically growing the existing portfolio of clients in CNS, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, immunology and more. The successful candidate will leverage their relationships and deep experience as a healthcare industry leader to attract new clients through relationship cultivation and network development. The SVP, Health will guide client service project teams in developing and profitably executing client strategy, with ultimate accountability for program results.

    The SVP, Health role requires an expert leader in integrated communications strategy in biotech, medtech, pharma and related industries with a strong interest in science with:

    • a strong public relations focus with proven track record of client trust and results
    • excellent crisis management skills
    • proven expertise in integrated communications measurement with a keen eye for earned media
    • understanding of investor relations and financial communications

    The SVP, Health will partner with CEO and head of finance to ensure organizational efficiency by overseeing all operational aspects of the business, including staffing, resource allocation, systems and processes. Working closely with Finance, this key member of the leadership team will ensure client success, monitoring budgets. Success in this role requires a combination of strategic thinking and ability to execute on client and agency matters.

    Bachelor's degree required and advanced degree and/or relevant industry sector experience preferred. Strong preference on demonstrated success in agency management and client oversight .

    Flexible work from home options available.