Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, recognized for bold ideas, strategic thinking, and a culture that continually pusheswhat’snext. The agency continues to earn recognition for its industry leadership, creativity, and growth, including being named Large Agency of the Year at the 2026 PRWeek U.S. Awards and one of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work.
Ruder Finn is seeking an exceptionalVice President,Health accountleadto provide strategic counsel and execution for its clients in the healthcare sector. This role will oversee the planning and execution ofstrategicprograms,product communications, DSEandregulatory milestonesas well asplay a key role in growingexistingbusiness andmanaging and cultivating staff.The individual will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task,leadworkstreamsand provide sound strategic counsel.
Weare seeking candidates who areexcited to work on breakthrough product communications in the areas of oncology, immunology,rarediseaseand neuroscience. This individual will need to build strong client relationships,manageinternalcross-functionalaccount teams,drive growth within an agencyenvironmentandpossessa strong record of account management with exceptional client service.
Ifyou’repassionate about healthcare, energized by complex challenges, and excited to build campaigns that make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
Oversee multiple projects and workstreams from planning through execution,anticipatingchallenges, troubleshooting issues, proposing solutions, and ensuring deadlines and budgets areadhered to
Demonstrate strong knowledge of clients’ businesses, including competitors, product landscapes, public opinion and market trends, influencers, media dynamics, and factors that mayimpactcommunications strategy
Lead the development of core communications materials, including media strategies, press releases, key message documents, social media content, briefing materials, communications plans, and client presentations
Ensure strong quality control across client materials, reviewing for accuracy, strategic alignment, clarity, and polish
Maintaina high levelof responsiveness and communicate with clients, supervisors, and account teams in a clear,timely, and solutions-oriented manner
Serve as a role model for junior team members bydemonstratingsound judgment, accountability, curiosity, and openness to new ways of thinking
Build program budgets, track finances, create SOWs, and support forecasting while ensuring resources align with client needs
You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
Theanticipatedsalary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $120,000 - $145,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefitsalso areavailable by the company.
We have openings across multiple levels within the agency. If you're interested, please reach out to HumanResources@RuderFinn.com, we'd be happy to discuss similar opportunities that align with your experience.
Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
