Sr. Director, Health Policy
Provides high-level strategic guidance to C-suite health clients, expanding the health sector presence through business development and relationships
Leverages deep knowledge of health policy, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare insurance, to advise on macrotrends and translate policy impacts for clients
Leads and develops a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring staff, and driving talent growth within the NA Health Practice
About the Company
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.
About the Job
We are seeking a Senior Director, Health to serve as a senior counselor and a primary point of contact for clients, while helping the firm grow by generating new business opportunities, and leading and developing a talented team of consultants. This is a senior level consulting role for someone who has passion for help health sector clients navigate the dynamic operating environment.
Responsibilities
Counsels and serves as senior strategist for C-suite client leads across a range of health sector clients through global and U.S. public affairs
Contributes to the growth of APCO’s health sector work through prospecting, relationship building in Washington, D.C. through collaboration and pitching as an active leader in the North America and Global Health Practice
Provides deep sector knowledge of the policy issues affecting parts of the industry including pharmaceutical companies; health care insurance; medical device companies and then 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, financial communications, business transformation, corporate communications, capital markets, sustainability communications and equity and inclusion offerings
Able to advise on public affairs responses to macrotrends and policy developments impacting multinational health care companies such as pricing/access issues; government life sciences strategies, supply chain; reputational drivers and therapy area specific policies and then translating the issues to specific client business impact
Invests in nurturing talent within the health team, acting as a mentor and leader to early and mid-career staff in Washington, D.C. and contributes to fostering a collaborative environment across the North America Health Practice
Acts as a manager to mid-career in Washington, D.C., conducting annual performance reviews and other regular check-ins
Grows clients organically and actively pursues new opportunities with prospects, including leading business development activities
Maintains a strong industry network, attending events, participating on panels, or through written thought leadership, and is viewed as a thought leader in the market
Supports and advises on strategic approach to annual business planning efforts
Guides the development of high-quality, client-ready deliverables, such as advisory memos, market analyses, engagement strategies, and PowerPoint decks, often under tight deadlines
Qualifications
At least 15-20 years of experience in health sector accounts; prior experience oh health care policy issues, for example advising biopharmaceutical companies or health insurance 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
Creative Director
Develops impactful campaigns blending creative vision with strategic insights to address complex advocacy challenges in the public affairs arena
Manages multi-channel initiatives, including digital, social, and experiential activations, to amplify advocacy messages and achieve measurable results
Mentors creative talent, cultivates strong client partnerships, and contributes to new business development, positioning APCO as a leader
About the Company
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.
About the Job
As a Creative Director at APCO, you will lead the strategic and creative direction for client accounts, focusing on impactful creative solutions in the public affairs space. Your experience with issues-based campaigns is crucial in addressing complex advocacy challenges, blending creative vision with strategic insight to inspire clients and persuade audiences from grassroots communities to policymakers. You will oversee creative solutions from inception to completion, while mentoring our creative team and expanding APCO’s client relationships and integrated offerings.
Responsibilities
Creative Strategy, Art Direction & Design:
Lead and oversee the development of data-informed and high-impact creative concepts that aligns with APCO’s public affairs and advocacy goals
Drive the strategic and creative vision for client accounts, ensuring campaigns and projects raise awareness, drive behavior change, and influence public opinion
Partnering with copywriters to develop persuasive messaging that connects emotionally with diverse audiences, translating complex topics into compelling narratives
Integrated Campaigns:
Oversee the execution of multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, paid media, experiential) to amplify advocacy messages and achieve maximum impact
Brand Strategy & Leadership:
Partner with Account Managers on brand initiatives, guiding projects from brand positioning, messaging, and tone development to guideline rollouts
Team Development & Mentorship:
Mentor and guide the career paths of art directors and designers, and the broader creative team, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous growth, and high performance
Client Engagement & Business Development:
Represent APCO in client pitches, and actively engage with new and existing clients to build trusted relationships
Use your industry network to drive new or organic growth, positioning APCO as a leading partner for public affairs, issues, and advocacy-driven campaigns
Innovative Offering Development:
Work with creative leadership to create and package new service offerings that align with client needs, enhancing agency capabilities and growth potential
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Build relationships with Managing Directors, practice leads, and account teams, fostering a collaborative environment where creative solutions address client challenges with impact
Industry Trends & Key Issues:
Maintain a strong grasp of current social, political, and public policy issues, leveraging this knowledge to inform and enhance creative work
Qualifications
Minimum 12 years in a creative leadership role focused on art direction and ideation within a public affairs, advocacy, advertising or issues-based campaign environment
Strong history of client relationships and cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, with a robust portfolio showcasing experience in advocacy, public affairs, integrated campaigns, and issues-based communications
Demonstrated proficiency in crafting persuasive, audience-centered messaging for complex public affairs topics
Familiar with the unique demands of advocacy work, including coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and issues framing
Proven ability to balance advocacy objectives with creative innovation, managing resources and priorities for high-impact results
Strong network within advertising, public affairs and/or advocacy sectors, with a track record of growing business through strategic partnerships and trusted industry relationships
Proven ability to articulate and present creative strategies to clients and teams, translating complex issues into accessible, compelling narratives
Strong knowledge of audience segmentation, paid targeting, earned media strategies, and brand positioning to inform advocacy campaigns
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and stay current with emerging technology trends to enhance design work, optimize workflows, and integrate cutting-edge solutions into projects
Senior AD, Corp. Media
Manages client relationships, leads media relations, and develops strategic plans to achieve earned media goals, focusing on financial and corporate Comms
Cultivates journalist relationships, understands the evolving media landscape, and provides expert counsel on financial media engagement training
Produces high-quality client deliverables, leverages analytics for insights, and contributes to new business development through proposals and presentations
About the Company
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.
About the Job
As the Senior Associate Director of Corporate and Financial Media, you will work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues and media practitioners across North America and internationally. You will manage and advise clients including sophisticated corporate communications and media relations executives and lead teams in developing and executing media strategies for achieving their earned media objectives. You are expected to write persuasively; engage business, financial and sector-specific reporters and influencers; offer creative ideas that solve client problems; and use analytics tools for delivering insights and impact. You will have the opportunity to work across disciplines on integrated teams, including corporate communication, crisis and issues, investor relations, sustainability stakeholder engagement, digital/social media and paid amplification strategies.
Responsibilities
Owns client relationships and runs multiple work streams
Leads media relations efforts, including cultivating relationships with journalists, commentators, analysts and other relevant third parties, bringing these contacts and insights into client work
Is a subject matter expert on financial media, with a deep understanding of the financial media landscape, the media outlets having an impact (from podcasts and Substack to top tier), and the reporters and influencers our clients need to know
Performs day-to-day client work, with assistance from colleagues
Coaches clients on media engagement and being an effective executive spokesperson
Establishes systematic programs for driving a media drumbeat of story pitches
Develops and manages project programming, including implementation plans, staffing plans, budgets, timelines and measurement/evaluation
Produces high-quality, client-ready written deliverables, such as corporate announcements, op-eds, press kits, messaging, Q&A materials, media strategies and results reports, often under tight deadlines
Manages client expectations, earning their respect, trust and confidence through proactive account management to successfully maintain and grow client relationships
Serves as a financial media advisor to client teams across North America
Assists in new business activities, such as writing proposals and presenting to potential clients
Qualifications
At least 8-12 years of experience working in business and financial media, ideally with a mix of experience in business journalism as well as in a media relations consultancy role
Superior analytical skills and the ability to think creatively about media strategy and outlets
Strong understanding of the media environment, including appreciation of news drivers at key print and broadcast organizations, and relationships with their reporters, at outlets such as CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Fortune, Forbes, the Financial Times, Fast Company, Axios, Insider, Cheddar, etc.
Established and trusted journalist relationships and an eagerness to build new relationships
Experience working with third parties and influencers to help drive and shape coverage
Experience leading communications around company earnings, IPOs, SPACs, ICOs, etc.
Ability to integrate social / digital and paid campaigns with traditional media relations
Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to write op-eds and owned media content
Ability to present ideas to clients both strategically and persuasively in face-to-face meetings and written presentations, and deliver excellent work under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to lead integrated client teams
Experience working with organizations in the healthcare, technology, transportation, energy and/or financial services are particularly relevant to this position
Solid project management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and client initiatives and teams of both junior and senior colleagues in a fast-paced environment
Sr. Leader, Gov. Affairs
Leads advisory, government relations, research, and stakeholder engagement work for prominent global clients, ensuring high-quality project management
Cultivates and expands client relationships through proactive account management and serves as a key point of contact, delivering exceptional service
Develops multifaceted public affairs & advocacy strategies, gathers intelligence, creates client deliverables, and secures new business
About the Company
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.
About the Job
We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional with deep experience developing and executing engagement strategies for leading multinational companies with critical interests in Washington D.C.
You will have expertise at the intersection of business, policy and advocacy, including related to issues management, stakeholder engagement, client relationship development and project management. You will be adept at leading high-stakes client projects, managing key relationships with business stakeholders and executives, developing and secure new clients, and supervising and mentor team members.
You will be based in Washington D.C. and bring diverse experience, including time working in a consulting firm and/or in a high-stakes corporate environment where you were responsible for engaging with the House, Senate and/or executive branch.
Responsibilities
Lead a wide range of advisory, government relations, research and stakeholder engagement work for our high profile, globally-recognized clients
Manage, nurture and grow client relationships including overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and delegating work effectively
Provide consistently high levels of client service on a daily basis through proactive account management, serving as one of the key client contacts to successfully maintain and grow client relationships
Implement multi-faceted, public affairs and policy advocacy strategies to solve client issues and support their growth priorities
Gather intelligence from firsthand sources and develop insights on issues that are relevant to clients and enable relationship growth
Oversee the development of client deliverables in PowerPoint, Word and email, and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Write proposals, lead pitch teams and secure high-value new business that align with APCO’s competencies
Establish and maintain APCO’s reputation as a valuable solutions provider and trusted business partner
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
At least 15+ years of related experience in public affairs, public policy initiatives and government-focused campaigns and coalitions
Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines
Solid project management experience, including leading big client engagements and overseeing high-functioning project teams
Demonstrated success formulating and leading strategic thinking and strategic engagements with diverse business and policy stakeholders
Deep experience working in Washington D.C.
Professional experience outside the United States is preferred
Ability to translate technical policy and regulation for a business audience
Sr. Director, Health
Provides senior-level strategic counsel to C-suite health sector clients, leveraging deep industry knowledge and APCO's diverse service offerings
Drives health sector growth through business development, relationship building, and active leadership within the US and Global Health Practice
Mentors and guides junior staff, fostering talent growth within the health team, while maintaining a strong industry network and thought leadership presence
About the Company
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.
About the Job
We are seeking a Senior Director, Health to serve as a senior counselor and a primary point of contact for clients while helping the firm grow by generating new business opportunities and leading and developing a talented team of consultants. This is a senior-level consulting role for someone passionate about helping health sector clients navigate the dynamic operating environment.
Our team includes experts from diverse backgrounds with one focus—to help the world’s most innovative organizations improve health and advance health equity. We do that by helping our clients navigate the rapidly evolving health care operating environment and advise their leaders on issues, reputational challenges and policy challenges that will drive their business. APCO has played leading roles in virtually every major health care issue over the past few decades and our clients are drawn from across the US and global health care sector including leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care systems, health insurers, and medical device makers.
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 then 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
Digital Policy Consultant
Leverages experience in multilateral cyber and/or AI policy, ideally within a government ministry, international NGO, or private sector stakeholder
Demonstrates expertise in internet governance and international security issues, familiarity with relevant policy venues (e.g., Cyber OEWG)
Exhibits strong communication & analytical skills, including the ability to distill complex technical information for non-expert audiences
About the Company
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.
About the Job
We have an immediate full-time opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional to work with the diplomatic community in New York on international artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy. The ideal candidate will be based in New York, but it would also be acceptable for you to live remotely with travel to work out of APCO’s New York offices for external meetings on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Key Experience & Background:
6-12 years of experience working in multilateral cyber and/or artificial intelligence policy with a government ministry. Similar relevant experience working with an international NGO or private sector stakeholder in this policy domain would also be acceptable
Understanding of and experience in Internet related international peace and security issues and its policy venues, such as the Cyber OEWG. Familiarity with the multilateral landscape on artificial intelligence policy and governance is highly desirable
Extensive contacts with government policy leads and international organizations’ staff working in one or both of these fields with the ability to reach out to the key officials directly from a position of trust. Having relationships in intergovernmental organizations like UNIDIR, UNODA, UN OSTP, DESA, UNESCO, or ITU would be helpful
Additional Skills & Experience:
Comfort and experience working in an advocacy context with member-state delegates and international organization officials
Able to distill technical material on a multilateral policy subject or process into briefing papers for clients and potential clients that grabs the attention of non-experts and contextualizes why they’re important for the private sector
Experience taking reports of a process or meeting and distill the key outcomes and sticking points for non-expert audiences and provide strategic analysis of what positions mean
Adept at taking a concept note for an event and working with colleagues to design the event around key outcomes, sourcing speakers and helping APCO colleagues handle required logistics, RSVP handling, agenda production and dissemination
Support administrative colleagues organizing meetings across multiple time zones with government and non-government participants, using the right tone in communications to address senior people (Ambassadors, Ministers)
Able to research activities taking place in these policy domains across multiple international organizations’ online resources and where necessary through email exchanges and phone calls and distil key elements for business audience
Highly developed communication and persuasive skills and the ability to distil complex technical subjects and arguments so they resonate with diplomats who (frequently) do not have a deep understanding of the substance of the issues they’re working on
Preference for candidates fluent in another UN language in addition to English