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VP of BioComm, PR Marketing Agency (Remote) Job at KNB Communications in Stamfor

VP of BioComm, PR Marketing Agency (Remote) Job at KNB Communications in Stamfor

MediabistroStamford, CT, United States
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Overview

VP of BioComm, PR Marketing Agency (Remote) at KNB Communications. This role leads a new biotech practice, focusing on biotechnology marketing and communications strategies for growth across clinical, investor, and media audiences.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Launch and lead a new business unit focused on the biotechnology vertical
  • Drive new business growth and build a team to support marketing and communications services to these new clients
  • Onboard 6–8 new biotech clients in the first year through organic growth and business development
  • Collaborate across marketing, PR, content, and digital teams to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns
  • Act as lead strategist across high-profile accounts, supporting clinical trial milestones, regulatory news, data releases, and funding events
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of biotech-focused communicators
  • Represent KNB in the biotech ecosystem through speaking engagements, thought leadership, and relationship building
  • Translate scientific complexity into compelling messaging for media, investors, providers, and patients
  • Develop scopes of work and pitch winning proposals that align with client goals

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in biopharma or biotech communications
  • Background in PR or medical affairs agency leadership, biotech corporate comms, or pharma strategy
  • Master’s degree preferred (MPH, MS in biology, MA in communication or related field); PhD a plus
  • Demonstrated business development capabilities (grew or managed $5M+ portfolios)
  • Proven success leading major launches and campaigns across key therapeutic areas (oncology, rare disease, CNS, immunotherapy)
  • Deep knowledge of clinical trial communications, regulatory milestones, and investor-facing messaging
  • Strong media relationships and ability to generate earned coverage from biotech trade and mainstream health press
  • Experience recruiting, mentoring, and leading teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working directly with C-suite stakeholders
  • Demonstrated integration of PR, medical education, and multichannel marketing approaches

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Values scientific integrity, client loyalty, and the impact of storytelling in healthcare
  • Motivated by mentoring, team leadership, and launching innovative offerings
  • Intellectually curious, articulate, assertive, and empathetic
  • High-achiever who thrives on novelty and stays active in the biotech community
  • Reads STAT, Endpoints News, Fierce Biotech, and Scientific American; listens to The Bio Report and Biotech2050
  • Brings passion, creativity, and rigor to every engagement

    • What KNBeings Love About KNB

  • Consistent growth and career development opportunities
  • A team of smart, passionate professionals who care deeply about healthcare and each other
  • A values-driven culture : openness, passion, teamwork, innovation
  • Excellent benefits, including health, PTO, and 401(k)
  • 100% remote work—no time wasted commuting

    • Location

    This position is 100% Remote. You can work from anywhere in the U.S., though preference is given to candidates in biotech hubs (Boston, RTP) or major media markets (New York, Chicago).

    KNB Communications is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

    Seniority level

  • Director

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Marketing

    • Industries

  • Public Relations and Communications Services

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