Vice President, Communications

BPD • Nashville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President is a senior strategic leader responsible for setting direction, guiding client success, and driving impact across multiple communications portfolios. This role provides trusted counsel to senior healthcare executives, leads cross-functional teams, and ensures BPD delivers exceptional value and measurable outcomes. The Vice President operates at the intersection of strategy, leadership and growth. They anticipate challenges, create opportunities and shape narratives that strengthen the reputation and influence of top healthcare organizations. This role requires deep expertise in communications and issues management, business acumen and the ability to lead large teams with confidence and empathy. As a senior member of the communications leadership team, the Vice President plays a central role in shaping the team’s culture, mentoring rising leaders and advancing the firm’s presence in the healthcare industry.

Requirements

• Experience working in proactive communications and crisis communications
• Travel requirements (up to 30% of time)
• 10+ years of agency or in-house healthcare experience required/preferred
• Experience managing a team
• HIPPA Compliance/Regulation Knowledge
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication, strong negotiation and persuasion skills, collaborative teamwork, problem-solving abilities, a self-starter mindset, a service-minded approach, relationship-building skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to learning.
• Comfortable working in an open office environment
• Ability to multitask, and delegate, working in a high-volume environment
• Discernment to protect confidential information, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic communications programs that protect and enhance client reputation across healthcare systems and organizations.
• Serve as senior counselor to client executives and boards, providing insight and perspective on communications, issues management, and strategic positioning.
• Oversee large, complex accounts, ensuring integration across functions and alignment with business objectives.
• Direct strategic planning and scenario development for proactive and responsive reputation management.
• Guide teams in crafting thought leadership platforms, executive visibility programs, and media strategies that drive meaningful engagement.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and innovation across all deliverables through thoughtful oversight and feedback.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth across client portfolios, strengthening long-term partnerships and expanding BPD’s footprint.
• Mentor and coach team members, cultivating the next generation of leadership.
• Represent the agency externally through industry engagement, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed