Director, Corporate and Advocacy Relations

Director, Corporate and Advocacy Relations New York, NY

M BOOTH HEALTH CAREERS

Director, Corporate & Advocacy Relations About Us: We’re not your typical agency. At M Booth Health, we challenge norms, drive results, and improve the health and lives of people around the world. Our team partners with leading pharma, biotech, device, diagnostics, health tech, and payor clients to advance urgent public‑health issues. Who You Are: You are passionate about health, bring big thinking and ambition, and lead with kindness and humanity. You thrive in a high‑visibility role and are eager to build authentic partnerships and strategic communications plans that engage advocacy organizations, patient communities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. We are actively seeking a Director, Corporate & Advocacy Relations to join our Marketing Communications practice. You will serve as the day‑to‑day lead across select pharmaceutical accounts, managing complex, integrated campaigns, and inspiring a diverse team. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact for one or more accounts, building trust through strategic counsel and reliable delivery. Lead the development of integrated communications strategies and programs that address client business challenges and anticipate industry trends. Deliver informed POVs and insights that shape client planning and elevate the agency’s role as a thought partner. Oversee workstreams and accounts, review outputs, and ensure all deliverables are client ready. Design account processes that manage expectations and accurately action client feedback. Partner with Social, Digital and Media teams to oversee media and social media strategy and plan development. Identify opportunities to bring in cross‑functional expertise (creative, insights, digital) and lead effective onboarding of subject matter experts. Oversee account staffing allocations, clearly define roles and responsibilities, and establish effective processes and protocols. Directly manage junior staff members, fostering their growth through clear goals, actionable feedback, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Create a team environment where all members feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute at their best. Prioritize and delegate effectively across competing or time‑sensitive client asks while maintaining accountability for quality. Collaborate with peers to strengthen agency‑wide delivery, integrating diverse perspectives into client work. Model effective “managing up” practices by communicating proactively with senior leadership about needs, opportunities, and challenges. Business Management In partnership with the VP, take ownership of client budgets and scopes of work, ensuring accuracy and effective financial management. Monitor monthly billing, proactively flagging issues and solutions for senior management. Skills and Qualifications 8+ years of experience in a public relations agency or strategic communications consultancy supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or nonprofit clients. Demonstrated experience developing and executing corporate communications, advocacy relations, disease awareness, and corporate reputation programs. Strong understanding of the healthcare advocacy landscape, including patient organizations, professional societies, coalitions, nonprofit partners, and other external stakeholders. Experience supporting communications around disease awareness, corporate purpose, executive visibility, thought leadership, ESG or health equity initiatives, and issues management. Understanding of the pharmaceutical regulatory environment and best practices for compliant advocacy engagement. Deep understanding of the integrated communications landscape and how digital, creative, strategy, and analytics fit seamlessly into account operations. A passion for creativity and ideas that deliver meaningful impact. Superb management skills, with experience motivating and inspiring colleagues while creating opportunities for growth and development. Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Positive, energetic attitude and enthusiasm for delivering exceptional work in a fun, collaborative, and non‑hierarchical environment. Benefits A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanity. A fully hybrid work experience designed to give you the choice around where and how you work best. Professional growth and development programs. Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family. A 401(k) plan, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Paid company holidays, unlimited paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days, and summer hours. Additional perks: Paid parental leave, family‑building benefit, well‑being programs, and commuter benefits. Location Remote or in the New York office If you plan on working remotely, we can accept applicants from the following states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Equal Opportunity M Booth Health is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr M Booth Health