Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

About Us:

We’re not your typical agency. In fact, we don’t want to be. At M Booth Health, we take pride in doing what’s right, not what’s easy. Asking the difficult questions and finding unexpected answers. Pushing ourselves and our clients to think bigger. Moving beyond imposed limits to break through and create real connection. 

We live our brand promise: Choose to Challenge. We're built to help organizations and brands challenge norms, drive results and improve the health and lives of those who need it most.

We believe health communications can change the world. Why? Because we’ve done it before. We’ve been at the forefront of advancing some of the most urgent issues in public health and medicine for decades. Our teams are built to challenge the status quo and drive results–both for our clients and for the health and well-being of people around the world.

M Booth Health’s growth has allowed for the building of a dynamic team comprised of advocacy, agency, and policy veterans and new talent with a broad range of backgrounds to match our diverse Public Affairs client mix, which is comprised of public health leaders, global health agencies, provider associations, health systems, advocacy organizations and more.   

Who You Are:

We want people who are just as passionate about health as we are. People who are serious about the work, but not too serious to have some fun while doing it. Candidates who bring big thinking and even bigger ambition; who are willing to push boundaries and challenge norms. And most importantly, who lead with kindness and humanity above all else. Does that sound like you? 

For this role, we’re looking for a natural leader. Reporting directly into the Managing Director of the Public Affairs practice, your role is equal parts client, business and people. You’ll serve as the senior counselor on our largest, most important public health accounts, oversee teams of dedicated people and help to shape the future of public health, HIV prevention, the public health practice and the culture of the agency. You know how to execute for clients, you’re an inspiring and caring leader, and you also think bigger at all turns, driving toward more meaningful, impactful work. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Client:

  • Serve as senior lead on marquee accounts, overseeing an integrated team and ensuring delivery of highly sophisticated, impactful work

  • Identify key areas for growth within existing clients, and bring the right partners to the table to deliver

  • Inspire clients to think bigger, expanding the kind of work we do with them to achieve more creative, modern and integrated programs

Business:

  • Serve as a member of our agency’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing thoughtful insights and ideas to deliver on our promise of Choose to Challenge for both our clients and our people

  • Participate in new business efforts, in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team, to attract incredible client partners 

People:

  • Demonstrate a consistent and steadfast commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and play a deliberate and actionable leadership role in supporting our DE&I programming

  • Lead, develop and coach the team, inspiring the next generation of leaders and ensuring career development and satisfaction

  • Live our agency values every day, and most importantly, lead with kindness and humanity above all else

  • Be an engaging, collaborative and passionate leader of the M Booth Health crew

Experience:

  • Approximately 10+ years of agency (or related) experience; experience in public health – particularly HIV – is mandatory, with deep understanding of the advocacy, policy and media landscape

  • Experience managing large, integrated pieces of business ($2MM+) and the organizational skills needed to do so

  • Deep understanding of the integrated communications landscape and how digital, creative, strategy, media and analytics fit seamlessly into account operations

  • A passion for creativity and ideas that deliver meaningful impact

  • Superb management skills, and experience motivating and inspiring colleagues while creating opportunities for growth and development 

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

  • Positive, unifying attitude and a true enthusiasm and dedication to delivering exceptional work in a fun, collaborative and non-hierarchical environment

Our Qualifications:

Yes, you read that correctly. You deserve to know what we have to offer you as well. So here are a few things that define our employee experience at M Booth Health: 

  • A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanity

  • A fully hybrid work experience designed to give you the choice around where and how you work best

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

  • A 401(k) plan, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

  • Paid company holidays, unlimited paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days, and summer hours

  • Additional Perks: Paid parental leave, family-building benefit, well-being programs, and commuter benefits

  • Salary Range  $186,000-249,000               

M Booth Health is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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