Vice President, Earned Media / PR (Health & Pharma)

About Us We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.

We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.

We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.

Overview We are seeking a Vice President of Earned Media / PR to lead integrated communications strategy across healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bioscience clients. This role will drive high-impact, insight-led storytelling that translates complex science into culturally relevant narratives—spanning earned media, creator/influencer engagement, and modern media ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of earned-first communications strategies across HCP, patient, and consumer audiences
• Shape narrative platforms that connect clinical innovation, brand storytelling, and real-world impact
• Oversee media relations strategy, cultivating top-tier relationships across healthcare, pharma, policy, trade, and consumer outlets
• Drive launch communications for both OTC and regulated products, ensuring compliance while maximizing visibility and engagement
• Integrate influencer, creator, and emerging media into traditional PR programs to extend reach and credibility
• Partner cross-functionally with strategy, digital, medical/legal/regulatory (MLR), and analytics teams
• Mentor and lead high-performing teams, ensuring excellence in execution and client counsel

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in earned media, PR, or communications within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biosciences sectors
• Proven track record leading media strategy and execution for both OTC and regulated product communications
• Deep, established relationships with healthcare, pharma, policy, and business media
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments, including FDA guidelines and MLR processes
• Experience translating complex scientific and clinical data into compelling, accessible narratives
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated campaigns across earned, social, and influencer channels
• Exceptional client leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills
• Understanding of modern media ecosystems including those specific to healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical industry trade media, Substacks/beehiiv and other independent media resources

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

Equal Opportunities Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive – and creativity-killing bureaucracy… doesn’t.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $120K-$175K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month-long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.