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Senior Director, Health

APCO, New York, New York, us, 10261

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APCO, a global advisory and advocacy firm helping clients navigate a complex world and create lasting impact, is seeking a Senior Director to join our Health team in New York.

Responsibilities

Counsels and serves as senior strategist for C‑suite client leads across a range of health sector clients through public affairs and corporate communications.

Contributes to the growth of APCO’s health sector work through prospecting, relationship building in New York and through collaboration and pitching as an active leader in the US and Global Health Practice.

Provides deep sector knowledge and connects dots across teams and markets to bring the best of APCO’s core service offerings to our health sector clients including public affairs & advocacy, issues & crisis, M&A /antitrust, business transformation, corporate communications, capital markets, sustainability communications and Equity and Inclusion offerings.

Invests in nurturing talent within the health team, acting as a guide and leader to early and mid‑career staff in New York and across the U.S. Health practice through mentoring and as a team leader.

Demonstrates performance in growing clients organically and actively pursues new opportunities with prospects, including leading business development activities.

Maintains a strong industry network and is viewed as a thought leader in the market.

Supports and advises on strategic approach to annual business planning efforts.

Qualifications

At least 15 years of experience in health sector accounts; prior experience advising biopharmaceutical companies preferred (including C‑suite level, public affairs or corporate functions).

Deep understanding of the drivers of value within the health care sector and key issues transforming the business of health sector clients.

Desire and capability to proactively and independently identify and secure new opportunities across a broad range of the health sector.

Track record of successful corporate advisory work and development of corporate communications or public affairs campaigns.

Global perspective and the ability to clearly articulate macrotrends shaping the business of health care.

Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills including the ability to write strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.

Compensation Range The US salary range for this position ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year. Our compensation range for this role is inclusive of several US geographic markets. APCO targets an employee's pay within this range to be based on several factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job‑related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, internal equity and/or geographic location.

Careers at APCO With our commitment to recruit, hire, promote and retain people who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate, APCO ensures our teams bring the best possible expertise and diverse perspectives to our clients. We embrace diversity of identity, experience and thought, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About APCO APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women‑owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose‑led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

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