Public Relations Director
CG Life is seeking an energetic and motivated Public Relations Director who is eager to build their career and our PR team.
You will guide our team to tell our client's stories in new and innovative ways through earned media relations, social media, and content development.
RequirementsWe're seeking a hands-on communications professional, who is ready to lead the development and implementation of communications programs from start to finish for our life sciences and healthcare clients.
We're looking for someone who wants to work with clients on the leading edge of science and technology.
Someone who can help translate our client's innovation into compelling stories.
And our new colleague will need to be a proactive, positive communicator who is a real presence on those Zoom calls, is highly motivated and supremely well organized.
Primary Responsibilities Lead client engagements and serve as the day-to-day strategic counselor and oversee all aspects of communications program development and implementation.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and manage all aspects of client engagement for public relations.
Demonstrate knowledge of client's industry, business, technology and apply the knowledge for the development of strategic communications programs, Keep abreast of client's industry and competitors and offer proactive recommendations to achieve client objectives.
Manage teams assigned to clients and ensure programs delivered on time and on budget.
Play a key role in the agency's new business development program from the development and presentation of new business proposals to agency thought leadership and visibility activities.
Qualifications Client-facing presence and interaction with C-Suite level must be demonstrated.
Creativity in translating client science and innovation into media-ready pitch ideas, and the ability to encourage the team they manages to do the same.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly change course when the need arises.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communications programs in the healthcare and life sciences sectors to raise the visibility of brands, products, technologies, and client thought leaders.
Experienced in promoting product innovations (launches, regulatory milestones, etc.
), medical congresses, and data publications is a plus.
Demonstrated success in developing ongoing relationships that result in strong media placements.
Must demonstrate the ability to drive earned media coverage with media from life sciences trade (i.
e.
Fierce Pharma) to mainstream (i.
e.
New York Times).
Ability to write a variety of materials from persuasive client communications (key messages, counseling memos, and presentations) to press releases and social media content.
Experience managing product-related issues, especially in highly regulated environments, and the ability to provide clients with counsel, key messages, statements, and Q&A to support response strategies.
Bachelor's degree required in English, marketing, journalism, public relations, sciences, or transferrable area.
Pharma, med tech, life sciences or healthcare industry and agency experience required.
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
BenefitsWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all of our employees:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
We cover a generous portion of employee contributions and offer an annual HRA for those enrolled in our PPO plan.
401K plan.
We invest in present and future you, which is why we offer a generous match and immediate vesting on our plan.
Parental Leave.
Generous paid time off for parents to bond with their newest addition.
Hybrid/Remote Work.
For those hired in Chicago or San Diego we invite you to join your team in the office twice a week.
Fully remote options for those outside of Chicago and San Diego.
Professional Development.
Each employee has an annual budget to allocate to professional development opportunities.
Employees are encouraged to take a workshop, attend a webinar, join associations, and anything else that will help them grow in their careers.
Sabbatical Program.
Enjoy 4 weeks of paid leave following 6 years of service to pursue travel, time with family, drive in a new hobby, the options are endless! And more! We offer life insurance, LTD, a robust employee assistance program, and more! Recommended Skills Agile Methodology Business Communication Business Development Coordinating Creativity Customer Relationship Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will guide our team to tell our client's stories in new and innovative ways through earned media relations, social media, and content development.
RequirementsWe're seeking a hands-on communications professional, who is ready to lead the development and implementation of communications programs from start to finish for our life sciences and healthcare clients.
We're looking for someone who wants to work with clients on the leading edge of science and technology.
Someone who can help translate our client's innovation into compelling stories.
And our new colleague will need to be a proactive, positive communicator who is a real presence on those Zoom calls, is highly motivated and supremely well organized.
Primary Responsibilities Lead client engagements and serve as the day-to-day strategic counselor and oversee all aspects of communications program development and implementation.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and manage all aspects of client engagement for public relations.
Demonstrate knowledge of client's industry, business, technology and apply the knowledge for the development of strategic communications programs, Keep abreast of client's industry and competitors and offer proactive recommendations to achieve client objectives.
Manage teams assigned to clients and ensure programs delivered on time and on budget.
Play a key role in the agency's new business development program from the development and presentation of new business proposals to agency thought leadership and visibility activities.
Qualifications Client-facing presence and interaction with C-Suite level must be demonstrated.
Creativity in translating client science and innovation into media-ready pitch ideas, and the ability to encourage the team they manages to do the same.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly change course when the need arises.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communications programs in the healthcare and life sciences sectors to raise the visibility of brands, products, technologies, and client thought leaders.
Experienced in promoting product innovations (launches, regulatory milestones, etc.
), medical congresses, and data publications is a plus.
Demonstrated success in developing ongoing relationships that result in strong media placements.
Must demonstrate the ability to drive earned media coverage with media from life sciences trade (i.
e.
Fierce Pharma) to mainstream (i.
e.
New York Times).
Ability to write a variety of materials from persuasive client communications (key messages, counseling memos, and presentations) to press releases and social media content.
Experience managing product-related issues, especially in highly regulated environments, and the ability to provide clients with counsel, key messages, statements, and Q&A to support response strategies.
Bachelor's degree required in English, marketing, journalism, public relations, sciences, or transferrable area.
Pharma, med tech, life sciences or healthcare industry and agency experience required.
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
BenefitsWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all of our employees:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
We cover a generous portion of employee contributions and offer an annual HRA for those enrolled in our PPO plan.
401K plan.
We invest in present and future you, which is why we offer a generous match and immediate vesting on our plan.
Parental Leave.
Generous paid time off for parents to bond with their newest addition.
Hybrid/Remote Work.
For those hired in Chicago or San Diego we invite you to join your team in the office twice a week.
Fully remote options for those outside of Chicago and San Diego.
Professional Development.
Each employee has an annual budget to allocate to professional development opportunities.
Employees are encouraged to take a workshop, attend a webinar, join associations, and anything else that will help them grow in their careers.
Sabbatical Program.
Enjoy 4 weeks of paid leave following 6 years of service to pursue travel, time with family, drive in a new hobby, the options are endless! And more! We offer life insurance, LTD, a robust employee assistance program, and more! Recommended Skills Agile Methodology Business Communication Business Development Coordinating Creativity Customer Relationship Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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