Senior Manager/Account Director, Healthcare

Weber Shandwick Tokyo is seeking a Manager, Senior Manager, or Account Director (title commensurate with experience and potential) to join our expanding Healthcare Practice. This role is ideal for a communications professional with hands-on healthcare PR experience, looking to step up into strategic leadership, client advisory, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with senior leaders to deliver integrated, multichannel communication strategies that go beyond traditional media relations — helping leading healthcare companies raise awareness, build trust, and support better outcomes for patients and society. You’ll translate complex scientific topics into engaging narratives that resonate across media, digital, and stakeholder landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the strategic planning and execution of integrated healthcare communication programs across multiple channels
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery
• Translate complex scientific and regulatory content into clear, audience-relevant materials for product, corporate, and digital use
• Develop and present communication strategies and proposals for new and existing clients
• Strengthen media engagement and identify earned/owned opportunities across platforms
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage