Vice President, Health Technology Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Guide clients to achieve their maximum potential by fulfilling program objectives and delivering high-quality work on time.

• Compose, pitch, and spearhead strategic communication and engagement initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Formulate client strategies, plans, and budgets while overseeing team-managed programs.

• Oversee team utilization, growth, and professional development.

• Act as the primary advisor, providing ongoing counsel to clients.

• Involve the Practice Lead and other senior leaders in addressing client concerns as necessary.

• Contribute to the development of pitch strategies and proposals for targeted business opportunities.

• Play a crucial role in new business presentations.

• Identify and seek new opportunities with current clients.

• Engage in firm-wide thought leadership activities.

• Exemplify and cultivate the Jarrard Vision and Mission while bringing the firm's Values to fruition.

• Mentor direct reports and support their career development and growth opportunities.

• Ensure teams are proficient in all high-value services offered by the firm.

• Assist in recruiting and retaining top talent.

• Capture and disseminate best practices in managing key client relationships.

• Identify potential new service capabilities based on client demands and competitive offerings.

• Ensure that daily billable goals are achieved by yourself and your direct reports.

• Support the Practice Lead in assembling client teams.

• Participate in and provide guidance for the professional development curriculum, including Jarrard Academy.

• Advise organizations in healthcare technology, digital health, health services, and technology-enabled healthcare.

• Develop communication strategies throughout the health technology lifecycle, including executive thought leadership, product launches, and communications for technology implementation and adoption.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Advanced degrees in healthcare communications, health policy, business, technology, or related fields are preferred.

• Over 15 years of relevant experience in healthcare communications.

• Extensive experience working with healthcare technology, digital health, health services, or technology-enabled healthcare organizations.

• Agency experience is strongly preferred, particularly serving clients in healthcare technology or health services.

• Proven understanding of the healthcare technology ecosystem and the factors influencing how healthcare is delivered, financed, and experienced by consumers.

• Comfortable navigating emerging and evolving technologies, including AI-enabled healthcare solutions and digital health platforms.

• Ability to quickly grasp complex products, business models, and technologies, translating them into compelling and accessible narratives.

• Open-minded and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional people leader, skilled in attracting, motivating, and developing consulting professionals while integrating them into high-performing teams.

• Well-respected personal brand with a strong and persuasive point of view.

• Intellectual acumen driving distinctive consultation and lasting contributions to the firm.

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities.

• Superior communication skills.

• Proven track record in developing and managing robust client relationships and leveraging them into impactful engagements.

• Capability to generate and/or secure new business annually.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness stipend.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.

• Remote work is permitted.

• Flexibility to travel as necessary.

• Professional development curriculum, including Jarrard Academy.