Vice President, Health Policy & Advocacy

About Reservoir Communications Group and the Opportunity

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

Reservoir’s collaborative, one-team approach brings the best people and ideas to address 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 communication.

Reservoir is a flat organization that values the insights and contributions of team members at every level. We believe success comes from treating each other and our clients with genuine respect and appreciation. Maintaining and strengthening our company culture is the responsibility of every team member.

At Reservoir, we strive for excellence, viewing every opportunity as a chance to achieve 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 the ability to think creatively about complex topics. Previous healthcare-related communications or advocacy experience, as well as agency or consulting experience, is required. The ideal candidate will have experience leading campaigns and managing relationships with large healthcare corporations on complex corporate and public affairs issues. Experience in media, digital/social media, and/or policy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the day-to-day execution of multiple public affairs and health communications projects and campaigns, focusing on problem-solving, quality delivery, relationship management, and client satisfaction.
• Provide thoughtful counsel to clients based on the broader 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, managing progress and outcomes.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, issues, or news involving relevant clients and stakeholders to deliver strong, creative communications recommendations.
• Lead budget management and financial planning for client work; support internal financial planning and growth strategies.
• Capitalize on and contribute to opportunities to grow existing and new client relationships.
• Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, providing feedback, holding them accountable, and overseeing their professional development.
• Drive client planning and new business development efforts, including preparing 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 as a daily client lead for integrated communications campaigns/projects spanning digital, social, and traditional channels.
• 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.
• The ability to collaborate internally and across external partners and clients with a high level of professionalism.
• A BA/BS degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Real-world experience leading public affairs and policy campaigns that advance business goals.
• A track record of successfully managing resources and budgets, as well as helping win new business.
• The confidence and experience 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 factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, specific title/role, and other considerations. This range is just one component of compensation, exclusive of bonuses and 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.