Vice President, Corporate Issues

Circa - IPG DXTRA•New York, NY

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is a leading global PR and engagement agency operating at the forefront of the new media landscape. They are storytellers and content creators who engage people in the story. Their success is built on a deep commitment to client service and their people, embracing creativity and collaboration to engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Weber Shandwick is seeking a Vice President, Client Experience to join their Healthcare team. This role is responsible for managing client and inter-agency relationships, playing a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of their Healthcare Practice. The Vice President will possess proven leadership and client service skills, with experience managing integrated communications campaigns that drive measurable impact against client business goals. This individual will serve as the day-to-day client contact, manage communications across a cross-functional agency team and client team, and ensure flawless execution efficiently and productively. They will demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for client engagement, with the ability to cultivate and nurture long-term partnerships and growth. Experience with leading regulatory and launch communications, as well as scientific and data communications for pharmaceutical products, is required. The candidate will also bring experience in concepting and delivering consumer programs to reach patients and the public. For working style, the candidate should possess endless curiosity, a desire to always do better, and the ability to inspire and connect with teams. They will be a hands-on team member who values people and culture, and drives innovation in communication strategies, including the incorporation of new technologies and analytics tools. Weber Shandwick is a company of doers, even at the most senior level.

Requirements

9-12 years of relevant healthcare communications experience, ideally both agency and in-house
Significant experience providing thought leadership and counsel to senior management
Ability to translate client needs into workable plans/projects
Depth in stakeholder mapping and building programs to reach them in engaging ways
Ability to understand, translate and implement market research and trends data to crystalize communications strategy and deliver on client business goals
Experience building and leading high-performing teams; mentoring team members
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Confident presenter and persuasive speaker
Financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing and staffing
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Strong decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
Collaborative team player
Exceptional judgment when working with clients, teams and vendors
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and endlessly curious

Responsibilities

Drive development of solution-based program strategies and direct development of tactical plans
Maintain daily client contact, serving as a trusted resource and advisor
Facilitate cross-functional team integration (strategy, creative, integrated media specialists, A&I, etc.) to deliver on client plans
Act as effective, two-way translator between clients and teams, actively counseling development of work in the best interest of all parties
Proactively support and suggest improvements and new ideas to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge and experience
Have ownership of client financials and profitability
Coordinate integration with other agency partners
Successfully navigate conflicts across internal stakeholders, clients and agency partners
Manage ongoing team resourcing/staffing to ensure successful delivery of work product
Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business