Senior Director, Media Relations

Job DescriptionA high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.ABOUT SUPREME COMMUNICATIONSSupreme Communications exists to build belief in healthcare innovation, establishing credibility and trust in a skeptical market through influential voices and the media that matter most. We maximize our clients' reputation through clear, trustworthy communications that earn attention and stakeholder confidence, grounded in our core values of putting people first, acting with integrity, and holding ourselves to the highest standard of accountability as one unified team. Guided by a vision to transform how healthcare stories are told and trusted, we strive to ensure the most important innovations are clearly understood and widely adopted.ABOUT THE ROLESupreme Communications is seeking an experienced and well-connected Director, Media Relations to join our team. As Director, Media Relations, you will lead earned media strategy and execution across our biotech, pharmaceutical and medtech client portfolio, securing high-impact coverage that builds credibility for healthcare innovators in the highly competitive landscapes.Our client portfolio spans category-defining Fortune 500 leaders to fast-moving, venture-backed innovators that are transforming how care is delivered, funded and experienced.A trusted media advisor to clients and account teams alike, this person shapes media strategy, brings established relationships with tier 1 biotech, pharmaceutical, and medtech media as well as national, trade, and scientific/medical journalists, and translates complex science into stories that earn attention. As a senior member of the business, the Director, Media Relations also helps grow existing accounts and win new ones.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead media relations strategy across multiple biotech, pharmaceutical and medtech accounts, partnering with account leads to set direction, priorities, and measurable earned media goalsDevelop integrated media plans and story angles, coordinating with digital, social, and creative teams so earned, owned, and creator content work togetherServe as the primary media contact, pitching and securing high-profile opportunities with national business, consumer, trade, and scientific/medical media; personally lead pitching on the most important storiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, podcast hosts, and credible health creators covering biotech, pharma, and medtechMonitor the news cycle for timely hooks and newsjacking opportunities; conduct media landscape and competitor analyses to inform strategyOversee creator and influencer partnerships where appropriate, including identifying and vetting creators, briefing, content review, in line with healthcare regulatory requirementsTranslate complex scientific, clinical, and regulatory content into clear, compelling news angles and media materials (press releases, pitches, media lists, briefing documents, Q&As)Prepare and media-train spokespeople for high-visibility interviews; staff and manage interviews, press briefings, and medical and industry conference newsCounsel clients on news announcements, media opportunities, and issues; flag emerging reputational risks through media monitoring and social listening and support rapid-response and crisis communicationsUse AI tools responsibly to develop deliverables, build media lists, and analyze media trends and coverageLead media and campaign reporting, translating coverage and social data into PR impact, message pull-through, and share-of-voice insightsCoach and mentor account staff on pitching, media list development, and media materials; review and edit team work before it reaches clients or reportersSupport new business proposals and pitches with media strategy and media relations case studies; identify media-driven growth opportunities within existing accountsContribute to agency-wide media relations best practices, trainings, and capabilities buildingREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEB.A. or B.S. in communications, journalism, PR, marketing, a health or science field, or a related fieldMinimum of 7–9 years of media relations experience, primarily at a PR agency, with a focus on biotech, pharma, and/or medtechDemonstrated, active relationships with tier 1 biotech, pharmaceutical, and medtech media (e.g., national health and science desks, STAT, Endpoints News, Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma, BioPharma Dive, MedTech Dive, MassDevice), with a track record of securing top-tier national, trade, and scientific/medical coverageExperience in complex scientific or therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, rare disease, neuroscience, diagnostics) and comfort turning clinical and regulatory content into newsMastery of media materials development; excellent written and verbal communication, editing, and storytelling skillsExperience preparing and media-training spokespeople, including executives, scientists, and physiciansStrong understanding of the social media landscape and creator trends, with experience running integrated earned and influencer programsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience supporting issues management and rapid-response communicationsExperience supporting business growth with existing or new clients and managing budgets against tight deadlinesWorking knowledge of media monitoring, social listening, and database tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater, Brandwatch) and responsible use of AI in communicationsSupreme Communications is an equal opportunity employer. xhyhwjd We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.