Are you an experienced communications professional focused on growing your expertise in the biotech industry? We're a thriving strategic communication, digital and creative agency based in Boston that works with trailblazers in the biotech industry. We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Account Director with experience in this sector to play a key role in client relationships, strategy and execution for programs including corporate messaging/positioning, media strategies/media relations, social/digital media, investor communications, internal communications, scientific communications, web site development and patient engagement.
What You'll Be Doing Day to Day
- Lead efforts across multiple client accounts, guiding account teams in planning and executing communications programs
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic partner
- Contribute to strategic communications plans and develop content, including messaging and positioning platforms, press releases, media materials, website copy and investor communications
- Drive media relations efforts, cultivating journalist relationships, pitching stories and securing meaningful coverage for clients
- Develop and execute digital and social strategies supporting corporate communications, clinical trial recruitment and patient advocacy initiatives
- Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members
- Collaborate with our creative team to deliver highly collaborative, integrated work across platforms
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related discipline and 7+ years of communications/PR experience; agency experience highly preferred
- Experience in biotech, pharma or healthcare communications, ideally supporting corporate communications and clinical development spanning early data milestones through commercialization
- Ability to translate complex scientific, clinical and business developments into compelling communications for diverse audiences; investor communications experience is a plus
- Proven ability to immerse yourself in our industry and the world-changing work of our clients, with a passion for science, biotechnology and patient impact
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute impactful communications programs across media relations, digital and social channels
- Ability to lead and inspire talented professionals while supporting the growth and development of junior staff
- Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and applications; AP style proficiency preferred
- Strong project management, organizational and client service skills, with an understanding of the biotech media landscape and news cycle
- A desire to help build and nurture a culture of collaboration, excellence and growth as we scale the Ten Bridge team and behind-the-scenes company operations
For our team, we offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid time off, 401(k) match, monthly wellness benefit, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, cell phone reimbursement, professional development, volunteer opportunities and more.
Please Note: Our headquarters office is located in downtown Boston, MA. This is a hybrid in-office/remote position based in Boston. Remote candidates outside of Boston also considered. Our remote employees spend time in Boston for company, client and team meetings as needed.
