We’re looking for talented candidates based in South Florida, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa, or Atlanta who are excited to be part of a team that thrives on collaboration and connection.
Our offices in Boca Raton, FL and Nashville, TN are where we come together for collaboration, education, and celebrations, and we’re looking for teammates who can join us in person for those meaningful moments.
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Communications
Years Experience: 10+ Years
Department: Communications
Position
The Vice President is a senior strategic leader responsible for setting direction, guiding client success, and driving impact across multiple communications portfolios. This role provides trusted counsel to senior healthcare executives, leads cross‑functional teams, and ensures BPD delivers exceptional value and measurable outcomes. The Vice President operates at the intersection of strategy, leadership and growth, anticipating challenges, creating opportunities, and shaping narratives that strengthen the reputation and influence of top healthcare organizations. The role requires deep expertise in communications and issues management, business acumen, and the ability to lead large teams with confidence and empathy. As a senior member of the communications leadership team, the Vice President plays a central role in shaping the team’s culture, mentoring rising leaders, and advancing the firm’s presence in the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of strategic communications programs that protect and enhance client reputation across healthcare systems and organizations.
- Serve as senior counselor to client executives and boards, providing insight and perspective on communications, issues management, and strategic positioning.
- Oversee large, complex accounts, ensuring integration across functions and alignment with business objectives.
- Direct strategic planning and scenario development for proactive and responsive reputation management.
- Guide teams in crafting thought leadership platforms, executive visibility programs, and media strategies that drive meaningful engagement.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and innovation across all deliverables through thoughtful oversight and feedback.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for growth across client portfolios, strengthening long‑term partnerships and expanding BPD’s footprint.
- Mentor and coach team members, cultivating the next generation of leadership.
- Represent the agency externally through industry engagement, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership contributions.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience working in proactive communications and crisis communications.
- Travel requirements (up to 30% of time).
- 10+ years of agency or in‑house healthcare experience required/preferred.
- Experience managing a team.
- HIPAA compliance/regulation knowledge.
- Interpersonal and soft skills: demonstrates effective written and verbal communication, strong negotiation and persuasion skills, collaborative teamwork, problem‑solving abilities, a self‑starter mindset, a service-minded approach, relationship‑building skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to learning.
- Comfortable working in an open office environment.
- Ability to multitask, delegate, and work in a high‑volume environment.
- Discernment to protect confidential information, both verbal and written.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**: BPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. BPD recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.
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