Vice President, Healthcare Communications

Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that was recently named a 2026 Global Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media.

Overview

Prosek's growing Healthcare practice advises organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, from healthcare services and life sciences to health technology, diagnostics and investment. The team helps clients navigate complex business and reputational issues through strategic communications, including strengthening corporate narratives, elevating executive visibility and managing high-stakes moments.

We are seeking a Vice President with deep healthcare communications experience to join Prosek's growing Healthcare practice.

This person will serve as a senior account leader across a portfolio of sophisticated healthcare clients and will independently manage complex mandates, counsel senior executives and oversee high-performing account teams. The role requires someone who combines strong healthcare fluency with excellent client judgment, account management and communications skills.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare practitioner who can own client relationships, lead teams and drive strategic work from development through execution, while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

What you'll be doing

• Creating and leading strategic communications programs for a portfolio of healthcare and life sciences clients
• Serving as a senior day-to-day counselor to C-suite executives and senior communications leaders
• Developing and executing integrated communications strategies grounded in a deep understanding of clients' businesses and the healthcare landscape
• Translating complex healthcare, scientific and business issues into clear, compelling narratives and communications strategies
• Leading corporate and executive media relations programs and building strong relationships with healthcare, business and financial media
• Crafting and editing executive communications, corporate narratives, messaging, presentations and other C-suite materials
• Managing senior client relationships, account teams, budgets and the day-to-day execution of complex mandates
• Navigating issues, crisis and other high-stakes or reputationally sensitive situations
• Mentoring and developing junior team members while building strong, collaborative account teams
• Partnering across Prosek's FinComms, IR, Private Markets, Special Situations and other capabilities to deliver integrated counsel
• Contributing to new business, thought leadership and the continued growth of the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice

What makes you qualified

• 9 to 12+ years of strategic communications experience, preferably including significant agency or in-house healthcare communications experience
• Deep knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences landscape, with experience across areas such as healthcare services, health technology, diagnostics, payors, biopharma or healthcare investing
• Proven ability to independently lead complex accounts and counsel senior executives
• Strong corporate communications and media relations experience
• Experience supporting public company communications and/or financial communications
• Experience navigating crisis communications, issues management and other high-stakes reputational matters
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills, including experience developing C-suite communications
• Strong judgment and comfort operating in complex, highly regulated and reputationally sensitive environments
• Experience managing teams and developing junior talent

What are the perks?

• 401(k) employer match: There is no time like the present to prepare for your future!
• Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage: Your health comes first.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, including birthday PTO: Take time to celebrate, recharge, and reset!
• Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure!

Our Core Values

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful. We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.

Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging

The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000-$180,000. An employee's salary is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is one component of Prosek's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, new business commission, paid time off, and other benefits.

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