Account Director, Biotech PR/Communications

Account Director, Biotech PR/Communications - Boston, MA or Remote in the US

Are you an experienced professional focused on growing your expertise in the biotech industry? We're a thriving strategic communications, digital and creative agency based in Boston that works with trailblazers in the biotech industry. We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic leader steeped in this sector - or one with a strong desire to learn - 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.

Note: This role is a remote-friendly position and can be based in any US location. Our HQ is in Boston, MA and some travel may be required. For candidates in the Boston area, we work with flexibility and in-office Tues. and Weds.

The Account Director will:

• Help lead Ten Bridge efforts across multiple client accounts, working with account teams to plan and implement the full range of client responsibilities
• Foster highly collaborative long-term client relationships
• Develop content for a wide range of client projects, including messaging and positioning platforms, press releases, pitch materials, website copy and investor materials
• Cultivate ongoing media relationships, pitching stories, and delivering measurable benefits for clients
• Develop and implement digital/social strategies for corporate, clinical trial recruitment and patient advocacy initiatives
• Help to nurture the career growth and professional development of junior staff
• Partner with our creative team on highly collaborative work across multiple platforms, including management of external vendors

Along with a positive, team-oriented approach to work, your experience should include:

• 5+ years of experience in an agency or in-house communications role
• Proven ability to immerse oneself in our industry and the world-changing work of our clients
• Passion for building value for clients in the biotech and pharmaceutical spaces through highly strategic communications approaches
• Ability to lead and inspire a talented staff of motivated professionals at all levels
• Experience formulating successful strategies for and utilizing digital communications channels, such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Google AdWords
• Strong writing and editing abilities and demonstrated aptitude in adapting writing style to fit a given audience or application (media, web, internal, etc.); proficiency in AP style preferred
• Awareness of industry media and publications, foundational understanding of the news cycle and experience with media outreach
• Fantastic client service skills
• 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

About Ten Bridge Communications

We are a growing team that is passionate about developing strategic and impactful communications, digital and creative work for our clients in the biotech industry who are dedicated to developing new and potentially life changing therapies for patients. We live our guiding principles of Belonging, Partnering, Engaging and Growing every day through our interactions with each other, our clients, and our broader community.

We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid time off, 401(k) match, ThrivePass monthly wellness benefit, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, cell phone reimbursement, pet insurance, professional development, volunteer opportunities and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.