Program Director, Health
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Program Director overseeing health advisory services at Thrive, enhancing well-being with AI-supported initiatives. Leading projects, managing client deliverables, and collaborating across teams.
Responsibilities:
- Own the master tracker and governance cadence across every advisory services account and pipeline.
- Ensure every deliverable lands on time, on spec, and on budget.
- Drive execution of pharma tentpole activations.
- Manage vendors, budgets, invoicing, MLRO submissions, and client review workflows.
- Draft client-ready communications work product as the primary author — annual comms plans, tentpole comms strategies, executive briefing materials, media narratives, status decks, governance review documents, and activation plans.
- First drafts come out of your hands at 80% complete; leadership refines rather than rebuilds.
- Translate strategic direction into executable briefs for the Communications and Content tactical teams supporting social, content, event planning, production, and PR — with clear context, deadlines, and success criteria so execution lands on strategy.
- Collaborate with the Global Head of Strategic Health Partnerships to scope new advisory services opportunities.
- Support the closing of new partnerships and onboard pipeline accounts.
- Your program management discipline, MLRO fluency, and governance ownership are the primary factors determining whether we deliver on our commitments — and whether clients renew.
- You own day-to-day execution and escalate only what genuinely requires their input.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in healthcare communications, corporate affairs, pharma advisory services, or account management
- Direct experience drafting client-ready strategic comms documents, particularly in pharma or a highly regulated industry
- Exceptional written communication skills, including client-ready strategic documents and concise executive briefing materials
- AI-forward working style with active use of tools like Claude and ChatGPT to accelerate execution and improve output quality
- Senior account leadership experience at a leading healthcare communications agency such as MSL, M Booth Health, VML Health, Real Chemistry, Edelman Health, Weber Shandwick Health, FleishmanHillard Health, or equivalent
- Director-level experience within corporate communications or corporate affairs at a major pharmaceutical company, including coordination across complex internal stakeholder groups
- Direct experience supporting major life sciences clients across therapeutic areas such as cardiometabolic health, oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, or immunology
- Cross-functional communications experience spanning internal communications, external corporate affairs, executive communications, media, or stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated ownership of complex advisory services delivery, including timelines, deliverables, budget management, vendor coordination, and subcontractor oversight
- Working fluency in MLR/PRC review processes, FDA OPDP guidance, and the PhRMA Code
Benefits:
- Health & Financial Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k) program with company match.
- Time to Recharge: Generous paid time-off programs designed to help you rest, reset, and recharge — including Thrive Time, a benefit unique to Thrive that gives employees additional paid time off after major projects or intense periods of work to truly recharge and recover.
- Career Growth: Develop within the company and help shape our growth strategy.
- Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a company that’s truly making a difference in people’s lives around the world.
- Human-Centric Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment with a range of wellness perks and benefits.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding total compensation package.
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