Director - Healthcare

BRG Communications is 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.

BRG is recognized as an Elite 100 agency by PRNews and has recently been certified as a Great Place to Work ®.  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.

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.