About this opportunity
COYNE PUBLIC RELATIONS lists this Senior Vice President opportunity in parsippany troy hills, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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Who can apply
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