Our client is a B2B communications firm known for a fresh, modern approach to storytelling and content strategy, built on a culture that puts people and craft first. The firm has earned a reputation for deep passion, genuine partnership, and a deliberate focus on doing fewer things exceptionally well rather than trying to be all things to all clients. As the healthcare practice continues to grow, they are looking for a Client Strategy Lead, Healthcare to serve as a senior strategic advisor across the client portfolio and extend the practice leader’s vision across teams and relationships.
Position Overview
This is a senior strategic role for an experienced healthcare communications leader who wants real ownership over a client portfolio and a direct hand in shaping practice direction. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and C suite leaders, providing real time counsel while also stepping in to shape strategy, narratives, and high stakes deliverables directly. Working in close partnership with the healthcare practice leader, you will be empowered to represent the practice, make independent strategic decisions, and keep priorities moving, giving this role significant visibility and autonomy. For a strategist who wants to combine deep healthcare expertise with mentorship, new business involvement, and meaningful influence over how a growing practice evolves, this role offers a rare level of scope and impact.
Position Responsibilities
Serve as senior strategic advisor and trusted counsel to healthcare clients, including C suite leaders, anticipating challenges and guiding complex business and communications decisions
Lead development of client strategies, narratives, thought leadership platforms, and executive counsel, partnering closely with content and engagement teams to shape the work directly
Bring deep healthcare industry expertise to inform client strategy and help shape the broader practice’s positioning and thought leadership
Bridge practice strategy and day to day client delivery, helping teams understand the reasoning behind recommendations and connect execution to broader objectives
Support practice growth by contributing to new business pursuits, shaping engagement strategies, and representing healthcare expertise in industry and networking settings
Monitor the health of client relationships, proactively identifying risk and building retention and organic growth strategies
Identify patterns and emerging needs across the client portfolio that could inform new approaches, services, or areas of innovation
Own healthcare knowledge development and training for the client delivery team, mentoring others on industry dynamics and strategic thinking
Partner with client teams to ensure strategies tie to meaningful business outcomes, using performance and feedback to continuously refine approach
Position Qualifications
Required
A demonstrated track record developing and leading sophisticated communications strategies tied to business outcomes
10 or more years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
Deep healthcare industry expertise, with strong understanding of the trends and market forces shaping the space
Proven ability to counsel senior executives and C suite leaders as a trusted strategic advisor
Strong business acumen with a track record of building, retaining, and growing senior level client relationships
Exceptional strategic thinking, consulting, and presentation skills
Preferred
Agency experience
Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, particularly in healthcare narratives, thought leadership, or earned media strategy
Experience mentoring others and elevating the strategic capabilities of a team
Comfort operating in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with a willingness to wear multiple hats
If you are ready to bring deep healthcare expertise and strategic leadership to a growing communications practice, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch should your background, experience, and skills match our client’s requirements.