at Daniel J Edelman Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Salutem is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Salutem, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
In our fast-moving culture oversaturated with talk of health innovation, making a meaningful difference in a person's health and wellbeing has never been more challenging. At the same time, relying on skill and determination alone isn't enough. Transformation that will shape today's healthcare landscape for tomorrow's world takes guts. At Salutem we bring the right mix of science, strategically applied creativity and courage to tackle every client's critical business challenge.
Salutem understands that evolving, promoting, and protecting health requires deep expertise in the health sector as well as the discipline of communications marketing.
We partner with the most ambitious health and wellness companies determined to be today and tomorrow's health innovators. We create gutsy communications for a healthier future, and we're looking for someone with guts to join us.
The Vice President should bring strong experience in account management and client relationship building to be leveraged across several of the team's highly visible and growing a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or medtech organizations on pivotal product lifecycle moments, corporate communications, executive positioning, thought leadership, conference engagement, and business/health media. Additionally, the Vice President will lead client relationships and internal teams, drive strategic planning and tactical execution, as well as performing fundamental tasks such as industry and company research, development of messaging materials, coaching team members, and budget management. This role will also closely partner with agency leadership and cross-functional teams to drive new business responses, proposals and presentations.
This opportunity is perfect for a smart, gutsy, self-starting PR leader who would like to grow their career in healthcare communications.
Responsibilities
- Oversee operational performance of accounts and integrated teams, ensuring quality work, deadline, and budget adherence
- Serve as daily client contact and act as client lead when appropriate, address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
- Drive communications planning and KPIs; manage against them
- Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications content
- Build and manage internal teams to meet client needs
- Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations and social media content planning, materials development and executive
- Supervise staff by motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews
- Contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations
- Drive new business opportunities including RFP responses and presentations
- Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with DJE's values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
