Vice President, Health Policy & Access

About Reservoir Communications Group and the Opportunity

Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Vice President to lead our reputation, positioning, messaging, advocacy, and alliance development projects for a range of large corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits.

Reservoir’s collaborative, one-team approach brings the best people and ideas to bear on our clients’ most significant challenges and opportunities in advocacy, reputation, and business outcomes. We believe in the power of data to provide strategic insights, sharpen tactics, and create efficiency in the way we communicate.

Reservoir is a flat organization: we value the insights and contributions of team members at every level and believe the key to success is treating each other and our clients with genuine respect and appreciation. Maintaining and strengthening company culture is the responsibility of every team member.

At Reservoir, we strive to be the best and recognize that each opportunity we are given is a chance to do something better than it has ever been done before.

Successful candidates will be energetic, focused, and entrepreneurial, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to think creatively about complex topics. Previous healthcare-related policy or communications and agency/consulting experience are required. The ideal candidate will have experience leading projects/relationships with large healthcare corporations on complex corporate and/or public affairs issues such as market access. Immunology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the day-to-day of multiple public affairs/health communications projects and campaigns with a focus on problem-solving, quality delivery, relationship management, and client satisfaction.
• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on the broad communications landscape and business goals; take immediate action on client feedback.
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills and supervise the writing of others across a broad range of owned and earned media and content channels.
• Create communications and public affairs plans and goals, and manage against them.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, issues, or news involving relevant clients/stakeholders to identify and deliver strong and creative communications recommendations.
• Lead budget management and financial planning for client work; support internal financial planning and growth strategy.
• Capitalize on, and contribute to, opportunities to grow existing and new client relationships.
• Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable, and conducting their reviews and overseeing their professional development.
• Drive client planning and new business development efforts, including the preparation of RFPs.

Job Requirements

Applicants should have approximately 10 years of relevant work experience in public relations and/or related fields and possess:

• Strong project management and judgment skills, including the ability to work under deadlines with limited supervision.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience functioning as a daily client lead for integrated communications campaigns/projects that span digital, social, and traditional channels.
• Strong ability to grasp and synthesize complex concepts to inform strategy and work products.
• Experience with pharmaceutical and/or payer health policy and issues.
• A demonstrated ability to manage up, delegate, and edit the work of others.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate internally and across external partners and clients with a high level of professionalism.
• BA/BS degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Real-world experience leading public affairs and policy campaigns that have advanced business goals.
• Ability to navigate dynamic client environments and strategies around complex topics.
• Track record of successfully managing resources and budgets, as well as helping win new business.
• Confidence and experience necessary to manage a team and direct reports.
• A solid understanding of the current healthcare landscape and the relevant issues impacting organizations and businesses active in the health space.

Salary and Benefits

An employee’s pay position within the salary range of $135,000-$165,000 will be based on several factors, such as skills, experience, qualifications, specific title/role, and other factors. This range is just one component of compensation, exclusive of bonus and other benefits such as healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Reservoir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.