Position Overview
Reporting to the Group Director of the Health Affairs team, the Senior Vice President will advise clients on shaping health policy communications through coalition building, media relations, influencer management and grassroots advocacy. You will use your proven strategic thinking and communications skills to act as a trusted advisor to client senior managers. You will lead the PR team for existing clients while leading new business pursuits, and you will use your strategic thinking skills to counsel client senior executives and help guide the future direction of the Health Policy Group. You will be a member of the leadership team in the Washington, DC office and participate in senior staff meetings. You will collaborate within the public affairs group in Washington, but also across offices, particularly with the healthcare practice based in New York.
Requirements
-15 years of relevant public relations and health public affairs/policy experience gained by working in a public relations agency, on Capitol Hill and/or in the public affairs department of a government agency; prior experience working in a public relations agency is required
-Experience with a range of health issues, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, insurance/payors and/or professional associations. Other areas of experience beyond health care are a plus, particularly in the areas of litigation support and food/nutrition.
-Experience working with advocacy groups in the context of client programs
-Demonstrated understanding of health policy communications and crisis and issue management practices
-Extensive experience in providing senior level strategic counsel to clients, particularly with regard to the impact of policy and regulatory impacts on their business
-Proven ability in developing and maintaining successful client relationships
-Proven business development record, including growing existing business and securing new business
-Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire junior staff of various levels and skill sets
-Must be a strategic thinker and results oriented leader who is comfortable in a collaborative team environment
Important Notes and Application Instructions
-Prior PR agency experience and health care public affairs expertise are critical for success in this position - candidates without this experience will not be contacted.
-As no relocation assistance is available for this position, we are focusing our search on candidates who are currently in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (if you are applying from out of the area, in order to be considered please note your relocation plans in your cover letter).
-To apply for this opportunity, please visit the careers section of our web site at www.ogilvypr.com/careers and submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.
About us:
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR) is a global, multi-disciplinary communications leader operating in more than 70 markets. Named 2009 Large Agency of the Year by PRNews and 2008 Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Ogilvy PR blends proven PR methodologies with cutting edge digital innovations to craft strategic programs that give clients winning and measurable results. In its 28th year, Ogilvy PR provides strategic public relations counsel to a variety of clients across its social marketing, public affairs, healthcare, consumer marketing, 360-degree digital influence, corporate, and technology practices. Through its subsidiary, Feinstein Kean Healthcare, the agency also offers additional experience in the cancer field, as well as specialized expertise in molecular medicine, advanced biomedical research, leading life science and healthcare technologies and treatments. Ogilvy PR also offers government affairs services through its subsidiary Ogilvy Government Relations. Ogilvy PR is a WPP company, one of the world's largest communications services organizations (NASDAQ: WPPGY, www.wpp.com). For more information, visit our Web site at www.ogilvypr.com.
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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 11/23/09
