Senior Vice President, Communications (Public Health)

JPA Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare marketing agency in Washington is seeking a Senior Vice President, Communications for their Public Health Practice. This role is crucial for leading public affairs campaigns and mentoring a team. Candidates should have 10 to 12 years of experience in marketing communications, particularly within public health. The position demands strong leadership skills, and there’s a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 annually, along with comprehensive perks and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years in marketing communications for foundations, professional societies, and coalitions.
• Experience in a marketing communications agency with public affairs focus.
• Expertise in budget oversight and achieving financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead public affairs-focused accounts and direct growth of client portfolio.
• Mentor public health team and support professional development.
• Develop new business opportunities and oversee client teams.

Skills

Public affairs

Public relations

Strategic communications

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Vice President, Communications (Public Health)

About JPA Health

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!

The Role

JPA Health is hiring a **Senior Vice President** for our Public Health Practice who is a collaborative and dynamic leader as well as a seasoned strategist. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in public affairs, public relations, and strategic communications, developing and leading public health campaigns. The candidate will have a proven track record in developing and executing high‑impact campaigns for foundations, professional societies, coalitions, and other organizations in the non‑profit and public health arenas.

Reporting to the EVP, Purpose Practice, the person will be responsible for leading public affairs‑focused accounts, helping shape the direction and growth of our client portfolio, mentoring emerging leaders, and championing our agency’s vision and values.

This position reports to the Washington, DC office, working onsite two days per week.

The Responsibilities

• Help establish and drive the vision and strategic growth for JPA’s public health team, with a particular focus on leading integrated public affairs PR campaigns.
• Serve as internal and external ambassador among clients, teams, and potential partners.
• Lead and manage teams and clients across the public health PR portfolio.
• Mentor and develop our public health team, including supporting professional development and mentoring.
• Develop a new business pipeline by leading opportunities for organic growth, while identifying and pursuing new business targets and leading responses to RFIs and RFPs.
• Oversee client teams with an understanding of best practices, ROI, and quality of service for PR campaigns.
• Translate insights into strategies and tactical programming.
• Foster and lead collaboration and conversations with teams as well as internal and external partners to establish and implement growth strategies.
• Ensure fiscal management and profitability, and accurate forecasting of staff time across projects.

About You

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent directly relevant experience.
• 10 to 12 years in marketing communications building and implementing strategic campaigns for foundations, professional societies, coalitions and others working in the non‑profit arenas.
• Marketing communications agency account experience in public affairs is required.
• Track record of successfully leading and driving new business efforts as well as developing teams and talent.
• Expertise in budget oversight, fiscal management, and achieving financial targets.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and building high‑performing teams.
• Effective management of multiple clients and account teams.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of the evolving public health and public affairs landscape.

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you. Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well‑being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In Addition, JPA Health Offers

• Paid time off when you need it most – generous PTO, holidays, sabbatical, bereavement, parental leave, civic duty, and volunteer time.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
• An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well‑being.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $180,000 and $220,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.

At JPA Health, we put people first. We believe that a wide range of perspectives and experiences enhance our work and enable us to better serve our clients. Our Core Values – Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, and Compassion – guide our daily interactions and deepen our understanding of the clients we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at [e-mail].