Remote VP, Health Tech Communications & Strategy

Chartis; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jarrard Inc., now part of Chartis, seeks a senior healthcare communications leader to guide strategy across health tech, digital health, and health services, advising on AI-enabled solutions and consumer platforms.

You will shape narratives for health tech projects, drive executive thought leadership, and translate opportunities into integrated comms strategies aligned with business goals. Remote-ready, travel-flexible, with leadership across multiple client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees in healthcare communications, health policy, business, technology or related fields preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience in healthcare communications, with substantial experience working with healthcare technology, digital health, health services or technology-enabled healthcare organizations
• Agency experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience serving healthcare technology or health services clients
• Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare technology ecosystem and the forces shaping how healthcare is delivered, financed and experienced by consumers
• Comfortable navigating emerging and evolving technologies, including AI-enabled healthcare solutions and digital health platforms
• Able to quickly understand complex products, business models and technologies and translate them into compelling, accessible narratives
• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment – both internally and that of our clients
• Outstanding people leader, adept at attracting, motivating and developing consulting professionals and blending them into high-functioning teams
• Well-regarded personal brand; a senior consultant who brings a strong and compelling point of view
• Intellectual horsepower that drives distinctive consultation to clients and enduring contributions to the firm
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Superior communicator able to convey insights in a way that motivates clients to action
• Solid track record of developing and managing strong client relationships and leveraging those relationships into high-impact engagements; ability to generate and/or bring in new business annually

Responsibilities

• Lead clients to realize full potential (meeting program objectives, on time/quality work) – this includes the ability to write, sell and lead strategic communications and engagement efforts
• Establish and lead relationship(s) with clients to ensure team gets information it needs and furthers the firm’s reputation within the client organization
• Develop key client strategies, plans and budgets and oversee programs for clients managed by your teams
• Manage all aspects of your teams, including utilization, growth and development
• Serve as ongoing lead advisor and provide counsel as needed on clients managed by your teams
• Involve Practice Lead and other senior leaders on client issues as needed
• In collaboration with the Practice Leader and Chief Development Officer, contribute to pitch strategy and proposal development for targeted business opportunities
• Play a significant role in new business pitches
• Identify new opportunities with existing clients where the firm could contribute value to the client and work with appropriate client contact(s) to pursue these opportunities
• Participate in firm thought leadership activities
• Demonstrate and nurture Jarrard Vision and Mission and bring our Values to life
• Mentor the colleagues who report to you, guide career development and growth opportunities
• Ensure teams are adept at all firm high-value services
• Help agency recruit and retain the best people
• Capture and transfer best practices in key client management
• Help identify potential new service capabilities, based on client needs and competitive offerings
• Ensure daily billable goals are met by you and your direct reports
• Assist Practice Lead in staffing client teams
• Participate in, and provide leadership for, professional development curriculum, including Jarrard Academy

Job description

Jarrard Inc., now part of Chartis, seeks a senior healthcare communications leader to guide strategy across health tech, digital health, and health services, advising on AI-enabled solutions and consumer platforms.

You will shape narratives for health tech projects, drive executive thought leadership, and translate opportunities into integrated comms strategies aligned with business goals. Remote-ready, travel-flexible, with leadership across multiple client teams.