Boutique strategic communications consultancy is seeking an SVP, Client Service with deep pharmaceutical/biotech PR experience to support corporate and commercial initiatives across a growing client portfolio. The role suits a senior professional who thrives in a hands-on agency environment, enjoys direct client engagement, and wants to contribute to both client impact and firm growth.

Role Overview
Lead strategy and execution for corporate, program, and product communications spanning late-stage development through commercialization. Work across high-visibility therapeutic areas, partnering closely with clients on media relations, milestone communications, and brand positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day client lead for PR and corporate communications programs

• Develop and execute strategies for press releases, messaging, media materials, and presentations

• Drive media relations: pitching, briefing prep, media lists, and follow-up

• Support communications around clinical data, regulatory milestones, and product launches

• Monitor industry news and identify proactive opportunities

• Manage workflows, timelines, and quality control

• Build relationships with media, podcasters, and conference organizers

• Contribute to business development and firm growth initiatives

Requirements

• 10–15+ years life science/pharma/biotech PR experience, agency preferred

• Experience with late-stage clinical programs and early commercial launches

• Knowledge of regulatory processes, advisory committees, and corporate communications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and client-facing skills

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a boutique environment

• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to client confidentiality

Preferred Skills

• Strategic messaging across development and commercialization

• Media campaigns, KOL engagement, advocacy outreach

• Media training, podcasts, social media, scientific publications

• Medical meeting and event support

• Oversight of websites, graphics, and core communications assets

• Sports marketing experience a plus

Why Join

• Select, high-impact client roster nearing commercialization

• Senior, collaborative environment with direct leadership access

• Opportunity to shape client strategy and firm growth

• Competitive compensation with potential BD incentives