22 Oct
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Zeno Group
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Toronto
22 Oct
Zeno Group
Toronto
Zeno 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. Vice President, Health & Wellness
Do you thrive at the intersection of healthcare, business strategy and communications? Are you energized by helping organizations navigate complex healthcare environments, build trust with stakeholders and develop integrated communications strategies that deliver meaningful business impact? As a Vice President, Health & Wellness at Zeno Group, you will lead integrated communications programs and senior client relationships across biotech, consumer health, medical devices and other areas of healthcare. Working closely with executive stakeholders, agency leadership and cross-functional teams, you will develop strategies grounded in deep industry expertise, business priorities and evolving stakeholder expectations. This is an opportunity for a senior communications leader to shape high‑impact client programs, deepen and grow client partnerships, develop talent and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of Zeno's Health & Wellness practice.
About the Role
Health Communications Strategy & Executive Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and communications leaders, developing integrated strategies that connect business priorities, stakeholder needs and reputation considerations to measurable outcomes. Industry Expertise & Strategic Leadership: Apply deep knowledge of healthcare markets, regulatory considerations and emerging trends to help clients navigate complex business and communications challenges and identify new opportunities. Integrated Communications Leadership: Lead complex, integrated programs across disciplines and geographies, bringing together earned, digital, social, creative, data and other capabilities to deliver cohesive client solutions. Client Growth & Business Development: Deepen senior client relationships, identify opportunities to expand engagements and lead organic growth and new business efforts that contribute to the continued growth of the Health & Wellness practice. Financial & Operational Leadership: Oversee account performance, forecasting, profitability, staffing and resources while balancing client needs, team effectiveness and sustainable business growth. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor and develop senior and emerging talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where people can learn, grow and do their best work. Practice Development & Innovation:
Help advance Zeno's Health & Wellness capabilities by identifying emerging client needs, developing new approaches and bringing forward perspectives on the trends shaping healthcare and communications. About You
15+ years of experience in public relations, communications or related fields within an agency or similar environment. 8+ years of experience in Health & Wellness communications. Proven success leading complex healthcare communications programs and senior client relationships within regulated environments. Deep understanding of biotech, pharmaceutical, consumer health and/or medical device sectors, including market dynamics, stakeholder expectations and emerging industry trends. Ability to translate complex scientific, business and regulatory information into clear strategies and compelling narratives. Demonstrated success counseling senior executives and building trusted, long‑term relationships with client stakeholders. Experience leading integrated communications strategies and cross‑functional teams across disciplines and geographies. Proven success growing client relationships, expanding scopes of work and leading new business efforts. Solid commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, profitability and account performance. Exceptional writing, storytelling and presentation skills, including experience leading executive‑level presentations and new business pitches. Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, developing and supporting senior and emerging talent. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build alignment, navigate evolving priorities and bring diverse teams together around shared goals. Preferred Qualifications
📌 Vice President, Health (Toronto)
🏢 Zeno Group
📍 Toronto