What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Healthcare position at BRG Communications?
BRG Communications is recognized as the Outstanding Boutique Agency of the Year in 2023 and again in 2024, is certified as a Great Place to Work ™ and recently earned a place on Inc’s Fastest Growing Companies list. We are a certified woman-owned, public relations agency, focused on addressing critical health and social issues, strengthening brand reputation, building awareness and driving positive change.
Our collaborative team has a proven track record for creative planning, successful implementation, best-in-class service and exceptional results. From our robust benefits to our flexible work style to our numerous fun perks, we focus on making life better at BRG. Our work is meaningful and makes a true impact every day. At BRG, success is where top talent meets quality clients. We focus on making life Better @ BRG.
Position is hybrid if living in the DMV, remote if not living in the DMV.
We are currently seeking a seasoned communications professional for the position of Healthcare Director.
Our ideal new team member would have:
- 10-12 years of experience including agency (required) with focus on healthcare, pharmaceuticals/medical device, digital health, diagnostics or patient advocacy communications. Experience in health equity and reaching underserved populations is a plus.
Proven track record and ability to:
- Partner with agency leadership to develop and manage client engagements including planning, creative concepts, day to day execution, evaluation, staffing, budgets and timelines
- Distill complex scientific data into actionable messages for key audiences (HCPs, media, influencers, patients/caregivers)
- Write and promote scientific data releases around clinical studies, guidelines and FDA/EMEA/CMS milestones
- Offer clients a deep understanding of overall healthcare media, patient advocacy and influencer landscape
- Leverage key healthcare milestones including presentations at medical congresses/scientific sessions and peer-review journal publications to trade and national consumer media
- Create healthcare focused patient education campaigns as well as initiatives focused on reaching healthcare providers to influence clinical decision making and referral pathways
- Showcase understanding of the healthcare landscape and regulations to inform social media content and digital activations including branded and unbranded initiatives, guidelines for pre-approved products and proper use of disclosures
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills including content development such as bylines, Op/Eds, video scripts, PSAs
- Manage client programs, timelines, team deliverables, budgets and quarterly planning to exceed client expectations and goals.
