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Canada
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a PR Senior Account Director, Health based in Canada.
We are seeking an experienced PR leader to drive strategic communications and public relations initiatives for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients.
You will oversee key client relationships, develop impactful media strategies, and guide account teams in delivering high-quality campaigns.
The role combines senior-level client counsel, team leadership, budget management, and hands-on campaign oversight.
You will use your understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical media landscape to secure meaningful coverage and strengthen client visibility.
Working across an integrated communications environment, you will connect earned media, content, and social initiatives to measurable business outcomes.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of major client accounts, contribute to business growth, and help shape a high-performing, fully remote team.
As a senior leader within the healthcare communications team, you will be responsible for building trusted client partnerships, setting strategic direction, and ensuring the successful execution of public relations campaigns. Your main responsibilities will include:
Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships, understanding business objectives, and providing strategic communications counsel.
Developing and implementing innovative PR strategies aligned with client goals, industry insights, and communications best practices.
Leading, mentoring, and supporting account teams while fostering a collaborative and high-performing working environment.
Overseeing PR campaign execution to ensure timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and measurable results.
Managing client budgets, resources, staffing decisions, and annual account planning.
Building and maintaining relationships with influential media contacts across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Securing media coverage and managing incoming media inquiries on behalf of clients.
Supervising the creation of compelling communications content, including press releases, articles, case studies, and social media posts.
Monitoring campaign performance, analyzing results, and presenting clients with regular updates and actionable recommendations.
Supporting business development activities, including preparing proposals, delivering presentations, and pitching to prospective clients.
Conducting annual performance reviews, identifying skills gaps, and supporting the professional development of team members.
Promoting inclusive communication, effective workflows, and consistent reporting across account teams.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially minded communications professional with extensive agency experience, strong healthcare media expertise, and a proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders. The following qualifications are expected:
At least 12 years of public relations experience, primarily within an agency environment.
At least 7 years of experience in a team leadership role, including responsibility for budgets and staffing.
Proven experience managing and mentoring teams, conducting annual performance reviews, and identifying development needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong knowledge of AP writing standards and advanced media pitching.
In-depth understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical media landscape, including FDA approvals and regulatory requirements.
Established media relationships and a demonstrated track record of securing coverage in top-tier publications.
Strong client service and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise, coach, and influence C-suite stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple accounts, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with inclusive communications, team workflow management, and performance reporting.
Comfortable working collaboratively within a fully remote team.
Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree or relevant professional certifications are preferred.
Fully remote working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including a choice of three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, increasing to 3% in 2027.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
11 company holidays and one floating holiday.
Summer Fridays to support work-life balance and personal time.
Paid parental leave to support new parents and growing families.
Professional development and career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding integrated marketing and communications environment.
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values high standards, shared success, and individual ownership.
