Senior Vice President, Health + Wellness

About The Role:  We are seeking an experienced Senior Vice President to join our dynamic Health + Wellness practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple integrated communication accounts ranging from biotech, consumer health, and medical devices. You will serve as a trusted counselor to clients, providing strategic guidance and fostering long-term partnerships. You’ll develop a deep understanding of your clients – their business, products, markets, and industry influencers – and communicate this knowledge effectively to your account team. You’ll lead accounts servicing global and niche brands while also serving as a resource and mentor across teams. Additionally, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping office culture and driving development of team talent.  You will also partner with Zeno leadership to identify new business opportunities and support the organic growth of existing client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, nurture great talent, and champion collective wins.
• Demonstrate advanced strategic thinking, supporting recommendations with data-driven insights and rationale.
• Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset that inspires teams and clients alike.
• Lead with a collaborative spirit - no job is too big or too small.
• ·Serve as a trusted client counselor with deep industry knowledge and drive measurable results.
• Embody Zeno’s values, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation and inclusion. [KR1] 
• Communicate with clarity and confidence and engaging presenter.
• Build and scale high-performing teams, cultivating a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Deep understanding of complex and regulated healthcare landscape, offering strategic counsel that aligns with client goals and industry standards.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across disciplines and geographies to ensure seamless execution and shared success.

Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in PR inclusive of agency experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven success in strategically leading clients in the healthcare/health + wellness space with deep experience navigating regulated environments.  
• Deep understanding of the biotech, pharmaceutical, and consumer health landscapes, including emerging trends and market dynamics.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific and regulatory information into clear, actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to lead and motivate account teams and become a trusted client counselor.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized and adept at managing shifting priorities in a fast pace, dynamic environment.
• Proven history of successfully leading teams, developing talent and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Must have excellent presentation skills, with proven success in developing and presenting strategic decks to existing and potential clients.
• Experience leading fully-integrated teams across disciplines and geographies; integrated marketing background also strongly desired.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and contribute to agency growth.

ABOUT USZeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-cla