Senior Consultant, Healthcare Communications

APCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm seeks a Senior Consultant for its Health practice in New York or Washington, D.C. This role involves supporting strategic communication campaigns for leading health clients, developing compelling content, and managing client projects. Candidates should have 4-6 years of communications experience, proficient project management skills, and a background in health sector communications. A competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in strategic communications, particularly in health.
• Solid management skills to handle multiple projects.
• Exceptional abilities in writing and presenting strategic materials.
• Experience in business development activities is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires US Work Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic communication campaigns for high-profile clients.
• Develop healthcare communications to convey complex issues.
• Conduct healthcare landscape monitoring and stakeholder mapping.
• Lead client projects managing deliverables and timelines.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives for clients.
• Participate in business development activities and proposals.
• Coordinate client meetings and events.

Skills

Strategic communications experience

Project management

Presentation and writing skills

Client management skills

Knowledge of health sector

Job description

APCO, a global advisory and advocacy firm helping clients navigate a complex world and create lasting impact, has an immediate opening for a Senior Consultant, Health communications professional to join our North America Health practice in New York or Washington D.C. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a truly multi-market environment and work with some of the sharpest minds in the industry. Our team includes experts from diverse backgrounds with one focus – to help the world’s most innovative organizations improve health and advance health equity. We do that by helping our clients navigate the rapidly evolving health care operating environment and advise their leaders on issues, reputational challenges and policy challenges that will drive their business. APCO has played leading roles in virtually every major health care issue over the past few decades, and our clients are drawn from across the US and global health care sector including leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care systems, health insurers, and medical device makers.

The ideal candidate will have a background in communications, public affairs, or a related field, primarily focused on health sector clients. Prior experience working in or supporting health care organizations on corporate communications, policy/public affairs, patient advocacy and disease awareness campaigns is also an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement a wide range of strategic communication campaigns for our high profile, globally recognized clients
• Develop compelling healthcare communications and content to convey complex issues to the general public
• Conduct healthcare landscape monitoring, social media analysis, research projects, media list development, and stakeholder mapping
• Lead client projects, by managing deliverables and timelines, coordinating across workstreams and with clients
• Drive thought leadership initiatives, positioning clients as industry experts and leaders in their field
• Participate in business development activities including writing proposals and developing pitch decks
• Coordinate client meetings and events, including interviews, press conferences, roundtables, and institutional meetings

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of strategic communications experience. Prior experience working in health corporate communications, policy/public affairs, patient advocacy and disease awareness campaigns is also a plus
• Solid project management experience and a proven ability to help manage multiple projects and client initiatives in a fast-paced environment while able to think quickly
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, including experience writing strategic plans, messaging and press materials and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines
• Experience participating in business development opportunities a plus – industry research, proposal development and drafting, staffing plan management and pitching
• Excellent client and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person
• Well-versed in current events and headline news at local, national, and international levels
• Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with OPT/Post-OPT status.

Compensation

The US base salary for this position ranges from $80,000/year to $90,000/year. Our compensation range for this role is inclusive of several US geographic markets. APCO targets an employee's pay within this range to be based on several factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job-related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, internal equity and/or geographic location.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.