Vice President, Health

Edelman•Washington, DC

1d•$95,000 - $165,000

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. The VP will be responsible for strategic direction, client counsel and financial oversight, while leading day-to-day execution across a multidisciplinary team. This individual must be confident leading client engagements and Integrated Agency Team (IAT) discussions, bringing clear points of view and actionable recommendations that move the business forward. The ideal candidate is proactive, accountable and comfortable operating in complex, highly regulated environments. They have experience managing diverse teams, developing talent and fostering collaboration across specialties. This leader combines strong operational discipline with strategic instincts and is motivated by delivering measurable impact for clients.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience in communications/PR and or related fields including advertising, marketing, planning, creative, media, advertising or digital health
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in communications/PR and or related fields including advertising, marketing, planning, creative, media, advertising or digital health

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare communications and/or marketing
Superb people manager and experience successfully managing resources and budgets
Entrepreneurial and professional and have the confidence necessary to manage a team
Solid track record of contributing to integrated solutions for clients or team
Fluency in digital media, channel partners and the role of media in the communications marketing mix
Demonstrated presentation, verbal, written and communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead integrated agency team members by providing objective direction and feedback that inspires innovative, creative ideas and tactics that have measurable impact
Strategize on the fly and serve in an advisory role to client on a day-to-day basis, providing counsel based on insights, trends, metrics and competitors
Deeply embed in client’s business, understanding ongoing business challenges and building meaningful relationships with clients
Understand and leverage the DJE global network and resources at your disposal to better serve and meet client needs
Mentor, motivate, coach and help team members grow in their professional career
Serve as an excellent steward of client budgets and lead management of billing processes, on behalf of clients and DJE
Demonstrate strong storytelling and presentation skills, able to effectively author a deck and persuasively deliver work to clients
Contribute to the exploration and pursuit of new business efforts, from initial RFP response to client presentation