Vice President, Health Technology Communications

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

📋 Description

• Guide clients in achieving their full potential by fulfilling program goals and delivering high-quality work on schedule.

• Craft, promote, and oversee strategic communication and engagement initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Create client strategies, budgets, and plans while supervising team-managed programs.

• Oversee team utilization, growth, and professional development.

• Act as the primary advisor and provide ongoing counsel to clients.

• Engage the Practice Lead and other senior leaders on client matters as necessary.

• Participate in pitch strategy and proposal creation for targeted business opportunities.

• Play an integral role in new business presentations.

• Identify and seek out new opportunities with current clients.

• Engage in firm thought leadership activities.

• Exemplify and foster the Jarrard Vision and Mission while embodying the firm's Values.

• Mentor direct reports and facilitate 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.

• Document and share best practices in key client management.

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

• Ensure that daily billable goals are met by you and your direct reports.

• Support the Practice Lead in staffing client teams.

• Participate in and lead professional development programs, including Jarrard Academy.

• Provide advisory services to healthcare technology, digital health, health services, and technology-enabled healthcare organizations.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

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

• 15+ years of pertinent experience in healthcare communications.

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

• Agency experience is highly preferred, especially with healthcare technology or health services clients.

• Proven understanding of the healthcare technology ecosystem and the factors influencing healthcare delivery, financing, and consumer experience.

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

• Capable of swiftly grasping complex products, business models, and technologies, and translating them into engaging, accessible narratives.

• Open-minded and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

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

• Well-regarded personal brand with a strong, persuasive perspective.

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

• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proven track record of developing and managing robust client relationships and leveraging them for high-impact engagements.

• Ability to generate and/or secure new business on an annual basis.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Disability insurance available.

• Life insurance provided.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Paid time off policies.

• Wellness stipend offered.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.

• Remote work options permitted.

• Flexibility to travel as necessary.

• Access to professional development programs, including Jarrard Academy.