Job Description
The role
We're looking for an experienced communications professional to join our growing team as an Advisor or Senior Advisor, leading work across a portfolio of ambitious health tech, deep tech and life science clients.
This is a senior role for someone who understands the unique communications challenges and opportunities that come with operating at the frontier of science and technology — from navigating complex regulatory environments and clinical narratives to building credibility with specialist media, investors and the wider healthcare ecosystem.
Working closely with our co-founders and wider team, you will:
* Develop and deliver strategic communications and media engagement programmes that support clients' commercial objectives, growth plans and key inflection points — from funding rounds and clinical milestones to product launches and regulatory moments.
* Advise founders and leadership teams on reputation, media positioning, stakeholder engagement and messaging — helping translate scientific credibility into compelling public narratives.
* Lead media strategy and execution across accounts, identifying story opportunities, shaping narratives, pitching proactively and managing press relationships across health, science, technology and business media.
* Act as a trusted day-to-day contact for journalists — from national health correspondents and trade press to specialist science and medtech outlets — building credibility and long-term relationships on behalf of clients.
* Translate complex clinical, scientific or technical content into clear, newsworthy stories that resonate with different audiences: patients, clinicians, investors, policymakers and the wider public.
* Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including investors, NHS and healthcare system partners, regulators and patient advocacy groups where relevant.
* Lead day-to-day client delivery across multiple workstreams, bringing clarity, momentum and rigorous attention to detail.
* Proactively spot opportunities to add value — shaping ideas and recommendations rather than waiting for a brief.
* Contribute to the growth of the agency, supporting business development and helping evolve our services as we deepen our presence in the health and life sciences space.
What you'll bring
* Experience in strategic or corporate communications, with a clear track record in media relations within health tech, life sciences, deep tech or adjacent sectors.
* A genuine understanding of the health and life sciences landscape — including how companies move from research and development through to clinical validation, commercialisation and scale.
* Sound commercial judgement, with the ability to align communications activity to wider business objectives in a sector where trust, timing and accuracy are paramount.
* A proven record of delivery across media moments including funding announcements, clinical trial results, product launches, partnership news or issues and crisis work.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to shape sharp, audience-appropriate messages, press materials and narratives — including for non-specialist audiences.
* Strong connections within the health tech, medtech, biotech or life sciences ecosystem, and a solid understanding of how comms and media can support growth, investor confidence and regulatory credibility.
* Comfort operating in environments where science matters — you don't need a PhD, but you do need intellectual curiosity and rigour to get it right.
* Be highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities without losing quality.
* Show a proactive, self-starting mindset and enjoy taking responsibility.
* Be motivated by the opportunity to help shape a young, growing advisory firm.
Compensation & benefits
* Competitive salary
* Performance related bonus
* Employer pension
* 25 days annual leave
* Private medical insurance
* Health cashback plan
* Life insurance
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working
If you’re passionate about startups, scaleups, and strategic communications — and want to be part of a dynamic, growing agency — we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please share a short cover email and your CV with us at hello@founderscomms.co