Senior Vice President, Communications (Public Health)

JPA Health•Washington, DC

22h•$180,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel! JPA Health is hiring a Senior Vice President for our Public Health Practice who is a both a collaborative and dynamic leader as well as a seasoned strategist. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in public affairs, public relations, and strategic communications experience, developing and leading public health campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and executing high-impact campaigns for foundations, professional societies, coalitions, and other organizations in the non-profit and public health arenas. Reporting to the EVP, Purpose Practice, the person will be responsible for leading public affairs focused accounts, helping shape the direction and growth of our client portfolio, mentoring emerging leaders, and championing our agency’s vision and values. The person in this role will be adept at interpreting and anticipating team and client needs and is knowledgeable of both our clients’ requirements and the marketplace. This position reports to the Washington, DC office, working onsite two days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent directly relevant experience.
10 to 12 years in marketing communications building and implementing strategic campaigns for foundations, professional societies, coalitions and others working in the non-profit arenas
Marketing communications agency account experience in public affairs is required.
Track record of successfully leading and driving new business efforts as well as developing teams and talent.
Expertise in budget oversight, fiscal management, and achieving financial targets.
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and building high-performing teams.
Effective management of multiple clients and account teams.
Strong management and organizational skills are required.
Deep understanding of the evolving public health and public affairs landscape

Responsibilities

Help establish and drive the vision and strategic growth for JPA’s public health team, with a particular focus on leading integrated public affairs PR campaigns.
Serve as internal and external ambassador amongst clients, teams, and potential partners.
Lead and manage teams and clients across the public health PR portfolio.
Mentor and develop our public health team, including supporting professional development and mentoring.
Develop a new business pipeline by leading opportunities for organic growth, while identifying and going after new business targets and leading responses to RFIs and RFPs.
Oversee client teams with an understanding of best practices, ROI, and quality of service for PR campaigns.
Translate insights into strategies and tactical programming.
Foster and lead collaboration and conversations with teams as well as internal and external partners to establish and implement growth strategies.
Ensure fiscal management and profitability, and accurate forecasting of staff time across projects.

Benefits

Paid time off when you need it most – generous PTO, holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement, parental leave, civic duty, and volunteer time.
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.
Competitive pay and opportunities to advance.
The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $180,000 and $220,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses.
We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.
At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at [email protected].