PR Specialist (Healthcare, Healthtech, Biotech & Pharma)

• We are looking for a PR Manager with 3 to 5 years experience in health, sciences, technology or other highly regulated industries.
• Location: London (hybrid)
• Type: Full‑time
• Reports to: CXO
• Salary: Circa £45,000 to £60,000 DOE
• Start: ASAP

Why this role exists

SomX is a communications and creative agency purpose‑built for healthcare. We blend clinical and scientific expertise with brand, PR, content, design, events and media production to help innovative companies earn attention, build trust and grow. You’ll join the PR team at the heart of integrated campaigns—working closely with strategy, content, design and multimedia to turn complex science into clear, compelling stories that land with the right audiences.

What you’ll do (the work)

• Media relations and press office – Build and maintain journalist relationships across healthtech/biotech, national, business, policy and trade media. Own media lists, pitch angles, arrange interviews/briefings, manage inquiries and embargoes.
• Story development – Shape narratives and angles from client strategy and data. Draft press releases, media notes, Q&As, statements, op‑eds and thought‑leadership in plain, precise English.
• Integrated earned campaigns – Partner with content, design and multimedia to package stories (infographics, short video, founder profiles, research explainers) and maximise pickup across channels.
• Executive visibility – Support founders/clinical leaders with bylines, conference speaking abstracts, award entries and social narrative (esp. LinkedIn) aligned to business goals.
• Event PR – Plan pre‑event announcements, on‑site press handling and post‑event follow‑ups for launches, funding milestones, clinical results and partnerships.
• Monitoring and measurement – Track coverage quality (tier, message pull‑through, backlinks), share of voice vs named peers, and real outcomes (inbound activity, partnership conversations, hiring signals). Turn results into clear monthly and campaign reports.
• Account management – Run status meetings, maintain actions/risks, keep budgets/time trackers tidy, and ensure work is delivered on time and to spec.
• Stakeholder orchestration – Liaise with clinicians, scientists, product, policy and commercial teams. Coordinate with partners (NHS bodies, accelerators, VCs) when relevant.
• Quality and compliance – Uphold approval workflows and relevant guidelines (e.g., pharma and patient comms). Be meticulous with facts, citations and claims.

What you’ll bring (the essentials)

• 3–5+ years’ PR experience with demonstrable results in healthcare, science, technology or highly regulated sectors (agency experience preferred).
• A strong UK media sense and a live contact book across at least one of: national/business, health policy, tech/venture, or specialist trade titles.
• Outstanding writing – from crisp releases to nuanced op‑eds and technical explainers; rigorous editing and fact‑checking.
• News judgement – You can spot angles, craft timely commentary, and translate complex clinical or technical ideas into stories people actually want to cover.
• Calm in the grey – Comfortable handling sensitive topics and fast‑moving situations with discretion and clear thinking.
• Organised operator – Solid project management, stakeholder management and attention to detail; confident running multiple accounts.
• Data‑literate – Competent with coverage tracking and analysis; able to turn metrics into insight and action.
• Tools – Working familiarity with media databases/monitoring and social listening (e.g., Meltwater/Roxhill/Muck Rack), G‑Suite, and basic SEO/analytics.

Nice to have

• Background in life sciences, medicine, policy or health economics, or proven ability to work deeply with technical subject matter experts.
• Experience with thought‑leadership programmes for founders/clinical leaders.
• Familiarity with ABPI/EFPIA or similar codes and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) processes.
• Event press operations or broadcast/podcast booking experience.
• Crisis communications training and scenario planning.

How we work at SomX

• Integrated by default – PR, content, design, events, talent management and media production in one team.
• Outcomes over vanity metrics – We care about relevance, trust and commercial signals, not just volume.
• Early Friday finish – A high-trust team that protects time to recharge.
• Remote-first – Regular team meetings and events in London, and on-site support for client moments as needed.
• AI-native – AI is built into the fabric of our work, and we’re open and experimental with it. We also understand the value of human expertise and where it fits.
• Giving back – We believe in creating value in the communities we serve. Helping the sector thrive is central to our ethos.
• We have fun – We enjoy what we do and the people we do it with.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days’ holiday + UK public holidays + an early Friday finish.
• Pension and enhanced family leave policies.
• Work from anywhere policy - which allows team members to extend trips, rather than just feeling like they need to be at their desk.
• Personal development budget and access to industry events/training.
• Quality kit and support from our in‐house creative studio.

Success in 6–12 months looks like

• Consistent tier‑1/trade coverage with clear message pull‑through for 4-6 retained accounts.
• A visible executive‑visibility programme for at least one client leadership team (bylines, talks, awards).
• A reliable press office rhythm with strong media feedback and repeat inbound opportunities.
• Continued building on existing live contact book and journalist relationships
• Documented playbooks that make the next campaign faster and better.

The process

1. Intro call with the Talent Acquisition team.
2. Short task + team conversation.
3. Final interview with leadership.
4. References and offer.

Apply

Submit your CV/portfolio and 2-3 content or coverage examples (explain your role) via the SomX Careers page. Include a short note on a recent healthtech story you’d pitch and how you’d package it for LinkedIn.

SomX is an equal‑opportunities employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive environment. If you need adjustments, just let us know.