Chartis · 4 months ago
Associate Vice President, Health Plan & Payer Strategic Communications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expJarrard Inc. is a top strategic communications consulting firm focused on healthcare, seeking an Associate Vice President to join their HealthScape Advisors team. The AVP will lead client projects, develop strategies, and mentor junior team members while focusing on business development in the healthcare payer ecosystem.
ConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyInsuranceLegal
Responsibilities
Confidently lead clients – either on own or in conjunction with Practice Lead, and help identify and realize full potential (meeting program objectives, delivering on time/quality work within budget)
Establish strategic communications and engagement efforts, and lead client deliverables around work including, but not limited to reputation management, key message development, stakeholder research and engagement, crisis and advocacy, thought leadership, change management and more
Establish relationships built on trust with senior-level clients to further the agency’s standing and reputation with the client
Develop key client strategies and plans, while contributing to the budget development, working with practice leadership
Identify opportunities to grow existing clients by serving as a trusted advisor and a strategic resource for clients – listen for opportunities and utilize resources within agency to capitalize on such opportunities
Consult with and/or involve practice leadership on client issues as needed
Assist in overseeing strategies and programs for clients managed by the people who report to you
Be aware of team utilization and capacity opportunities by engaging with your direct reports and communicating with supervisors
Identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement within the team
Daily team advising and supervision
Monthly/weekly staff planning/tracking including timely communications to internal leaders
Participate in and play a significant role in new business pitches including pitch strategy and proposal development
Identify new opportunities with existing clients for the firm to contribute additional value for a client, and work with practice leadership to bring those opportunities to fruition
Look for ways to leverage networks for visibility of the firm and its service offerings
Ensure clients are aware of our full set of high-value services where appropriate, for new opportunities for growth
Participate in and contribute ideas for firm thought leadership activities
Model and teach best practices in key client management
Actively participate in appropriate firm management meetings and/or discussions
Accomplish billable goals and help ensure your direct reports do as well
Contribute ideas for Jarrard Academy based on growth and development needs of your team
Demonstrate and nurture Jarrard Vision, Mission and Values
Mentor the colleagues who report to you, guide career development using our talent development platform as the foundation
Ensure teams are adept at all firm high-value services
Actively help agency recruit and retain the best people
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Effective written and oral communications, with writing samples and assignments requested
Ability to work remotely, office options in Chicago, IL and Nashville
Proven expertise in working within the health payer space, change management, strategic positioning, issue/crisis management
Preferred
8-10 years within a health plan or related organization with demonstrated leadership in a healthcare organization
Direct healthcare experience is a must as our clients value our dedication to the payer industry with no learning curve on the industry overall
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Wellness stipend
Additional voluntary benefits
Company
Chartis
The challenges facing US healthcare are longstanding and all too familiar. We are Chartis, and we believe in better.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
RLH Equity Partners
2024-08-14Private Equity
2024-08-14Acquired
2012-12-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ken Graboys
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-08
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