Director - Healthcare

BRG Communications was recently recognized as PR Week’s Outstanding Small Agency for 2026, previously Boutique Agency of the Year in 2023 and again in 2024, was certified as a Great Place to Work, ™ and earned a place on Inc’s Fastest Growing Companies list.  We are a growing, certified woman-owned, public relations agency, focused on addressing critical health and social issues, strengthening brand reputation, building awareness and driving positive change.

Our collaborative team has a proven track record for creative planning, successful implementation, best-in-class service and exceptional results.  From our robust benefits to our flexible work style to our numerous fun perks, we focus on making life better at BRG.  Our work is meaningful and makes a true impact every day.  At BRG, success is where top talent meets quality clients. We focus on making life Better @ BRG.

 To inspire our best, we focus on three elements that have been our core tenets since BRG’s founding:

• Create and maintain an environment where top talent can flourish, feel supported, and are fulfilled.
• Build lasting relationships with quality clients who are doing meaningful work.
• Strive for next level creative solutions and results that help our clients succeed.

Position is hybrid if living in the DMV, remote if not living in the DMV. 

On-site days are Mondays and Wednesdays in Alexandria, VA. Additional on-site days may occasionally be required for quarterly Company Collaboration Days and for client and team meetings.

We are currently seeking a seasoned communications professional for the position of Director. 

Our ideal new team member would have:

• 10-12 years of experience including agency (required) with focus on healthcare, pharmaceuticals/medical device, digital health, diagnostics or patient advocacy communications. Experience in health equity and reaching underserved populations is a plus.

Proven track record and ability to:

• Partner with agency leadership to develop and manage client engagements including planning, creative concepts, day to day execution, evaluation, staffing, budgets and timelines
• Distill complex scientific data into actionable messages for key audiences (HCPs, media, influencers, patients/caregivers)
• Write and promote scientific data releases around clinical studies, guidelines and FDA/EMEA/CMS milestones
• Offer clients a deep understanding of overall healthcare media, patient advocacy and influencer landscape
• Leverage key healthcare milestones including presentations at medical congresses/scientific sessions and peer-review journal publications to trade and national consumer media
• Create healthcare focused patient education campaigns as well as initiatives focused on reaching healthcare providers to influence clinical decision making and referral pathways
• Showcase understanding of the healthcare landscape and regulations to inform social media content and digital activations including branded and unbranded initiatives, guidelines for pre-approved products and proper use of disclosures
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills including content development such as bylines, Op/Eds, video scripts, PSAs
• Manage client programs, timelines, team deliverables, budgets and quarterly planning to exceed client expectations and goals.

BRG’s Better Living Employment

• Generous PTO and Flexible Work Schedule
• 100% Paid Employee Healthcare & Dental
• Company provided Group Life, Short Term- and Long Term- Disability
• 401K + Employer Match
• Professional Development
• Better Living Bucks (financial support that bring better living to your personal life)

And more

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

This position requires the ability to bend, stand, and sit in front a computer for extended periods. Essential job functions are expected to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Candidates who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to reach out to request assistance.