Lead healthcare communications strategy and client relationships across accounts with a focus on outcomes.

• Own senior client relationships and lead client meetings with strategic counsel
• Drive alignment of organizational priorities into clear, outcome-driven plans
• Lead strategic planning sessions and major client reviews
• Ensure deliverables reflect strong thinking and clear direction
• Mentor Engagement Leads and junior team members
• Guide teams through complex workstreams and ensure collaboration across teams
• Identify risks and opportunities across accounts
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client work and contribute to growth
• Support new business efforts including pitches and proposals

Requirements

• 8 to 12+ years of experience in healthcare communications, public affairs, or a related agency environment
• Strong background in client services with experience leading strategy across accounts
• Experience working with public health, nonprofit, or association clients is highly valued
• Proven ability to lead senior client relationships independently
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect communications to outcomes
• Commercial awareness and comfort contributing to growth efforts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and guide teams through complexity
• Clear communicator who can influence both clients and internal teams
• High level of ownership and accountability

Nice To Have

• Experience working with public health, nonprofit, or association clients is highly valued

Benefits

• Paid time off when you need it most: 20+ days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.
• 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 $140,000 to $170,000 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.