Senior Vice President

Coyne is looking for an experienced Senior Vice President to join our growing healthcare/pharmaceutical practice. Candidates must have an exceptional understanding of pharmaceutical public relations experience at an agency. The candidate must be a big-picture thinker, idea generator, and media relations strategist for multiple client accounts and will also assist in the preparation of RFP responses. The candidate should be personable, highly motivated, detailed-oriented, an excellent multi-tasker, and comfortable working in a fast-paced open environment. Agency, Client & Brand Leadership Play an active role in new business development, including prospecting, pitch strategy, and presentation leadership Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and introduce integrated offerings across Coyne’s capabilities Serve as a senior strategic lead and portfolio director across pharmaceutical companies, brands and products, spanning early-stage, launch, growth, and mature phases Develop and guide communications strategies around clinical milestones, regulatory events, product approvals, launches, and post‑launch optimization Lead issues and crisis management, working seamlessly with legal, regulatory, medical affairs, and advocacy stakeholders Design and evolve advocacy and patient engagement strategies aligned with brand and disease‑state objectives Support market development and launch readiness, including disease education, narrative development, and competitive positioning Translate complex clinical and scientific concepts into compelling brand stories that resonate with diverse audiences Provide senior‑level leadership, mentorship, and guidance to account teams Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration across Coyne’s healthcare, corporate, digital, and creative teams Ensure excellence in strategic thinking, execution, and client service delivery Qualifications & Experience 15+ years of healthcare communications experience, with significant depth in pharmaceutical product communications Strategic mindset paired with hands‑on execution capability Trusted senior counselor with strong client service and relationship‑building skills Proven experience managing pharma brands across multiple therapeutic categories Demonstrated track record supporting: Product launches and approvals Market development and disease education initiatives Clinical data readouts and milestones Strong background in issues management and advocacy development Success in leading and/or contributing to new business efforts and growth Strong mentorship and development skills among junior team members #J-18808-Ljbffr