Ready to do award-winning work that’s transforming the health care system?
The traits we admire in our CURAgeous team members:
- A passion for improving health care and driving smart creative campaigns to achieve transformational change.
- Results-focused approach, and the ability to work closely with senior members of the team to manage and execute a campaign to success.
- A leader with a proactive, positive attitude toward client service and team management.
- Responsive, dependable and accountable to team members and clients, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done—someone who doesn’t take no for an answer.
- Enthusiasm about the unlimited growth opportunities that come with being a member of a fast-growing start-up firm and wants to stay for the long-term.
- Mission-minded and excited to join the CURA family, which works hard to do good work (and has fun doing it).
- Not shy in sharing bold opinions, but respectful of the bipartisan nature of our firm
CURA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms CURA’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
CURA is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our full policy.
We are always looking for CURAgeous talent, so if you’re interested in working at CURA in a position not listed below, please send your resume and the professional opportunity you’re seeking to thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com!
CURRENT OPENINGS
Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid, in-office 3 days/week), relocation stipend negotiable
Experience: 9-12 years
Industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals/Public Relations/Agency
- CURA Strategies, a fast-growing, award-winning health care communications agency is looking for a senior health care communications professional with agency-side pharmaceutical experience to join our team.
- At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with nonprofit and corporate clients in the areas of addiction, mental health, cardiology, kidney disease and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients – and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission.
- If you have experience leading integrated strategic communications campaigns for life science clients to help transform health care and improve the lives of patients and are looking for a leadership position to help influence the direction of a growing agency, we want to talk to you.
- Courageous, hardworking, positive people please apply. Grumpy people, keep searching.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as account lead on pharmaceutical and biotech client accounts overseeing client strategy and managing internal teams to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction
- Scope would include supporting corporate and internal communications, unbranded campaign development and execution targeting HCPs and/or patients and data communications
- Develop and oversee execution of integrated communications strategies for clinical milestones, readouts, scientific congresses, and FDA/EMA/regulatory interactions
- Lead proactive and reactive media strategy, including top-tier health care, business, and trade outlets
- Counsel clients on reputation, risk management, and message development in highly regulated environments
- Translate complex science and clinical data into compelling, compliant communications
- Provide proactive high-level client counsel and creative recommendations that contribute to ROI and distinguish CURA Strategies as a valuable partner
- Develop external communications initiatives, campaigns and materials that reach health care stakeholders such as third-party organizations, health care professionals, media, patients, policymakers etc.
- Develop and oversee execution of clients’ internal communication and engagement initiatives
- Oversee high quality and error-free written and digital materials, including media correspondence, bylines, marketing collateral, videos, issue briefs, etc.
- Contribute to organic growth of the account by identifying new business opportunities and leading all initiatives required to secure additional contracts
- Supervise and train junior account staff; provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments
- Develop and oversee budgets and staffing plans to ensure the health of accounts from a staffing and financial perspective
- Contribute to ongoing health care business development and marketing efforts for office
Qualifications:
- 9-12 years of health care communications experience. Agency and pharmaceutical experience are required.
- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry communications and U.S. regulatory landscape
- Expertise in regulatory process, and scientific data communication
- Success leading strategic communications initiatives for corporate clients
- Understanding of the way corporate communications, marketing and government relations can support one another to advance client reputation
- Strong media relations and social media experience. Paid media experience a plus.
- Is an experienced people manager, having successfully overseen client teams responsible for delivering work on time and on budget
- Is a strong budget manager, with the ability to ensure the financial health of client accounts
- Is a skilled project leader who works well in stressful situations and can rally the team to the highest level of productivity
- Addiction-related and/or mental health experience is a plus
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com
Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid, in-office 3 days/week), relocation stipend negotiable
Experience: 9-12 years
Industry: Healthcare/Government Relations/Public Affairs
- CURA Strategies, a fast-growing, award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for a Vice President of Public Affairs with a deep understanding of health care policy and extensive experience executing public and government affairs strategies to join the team. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for working at the intersection of government affairs and communications, desire a leadership position at a fast-growing agency, and want to apply your skills to help transform health care, we want to talk to you.
- At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with clients in the areas of mental health, heart disease, maternal health, substance use disorders, kidney disease, and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients—and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission.
- Unburden yourself of tired big agency politics that offer no clear path for professional growth and join our growing team of talented people who thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Health Policy Expertise and Public Affairs Strategy: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health policy landscape to craft and execute comprehensive public affairs and strategic communication strategies. These strategies, aligned with client objectives in the health care sector, will encompass elements like stakeholder engagement, grassroots initiatives and direct lobbying, all designed to drive positive policy change and improve people’s lives. This approach ensures a holistic and proactive advancement of client interests in public affairs and communications.
- Advocacy Campaigns: Work cross-functionally with communications and digital colleagues to develop and execute advocacy strategies designed to advance clients’ legislative and regulatory priorities.
- Relationship Building: Proactively develop and nurture impactful relationships with key Congressional offices, relevant federal regulatory agencies, industry coalitions, and other stakeholders to enhance our clients’ influence and reputation.
- Policy Analysis: Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments in health care, providing timely analysis to clients and internal teams to inform strategic decision-making.
- Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic counsel on government affairs and strategic communications, and ensuring their objectives are met.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of government affairs and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Contribute to team trainings as needed and participate in team-building activities that support the overall CURA culture.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with communications and digital colleagues to ensure we’re delivering integrated approaches to our clients.
- Business Development: Support new business by identifying opportunities and working with the leadership team to develop proposals. Contribute to ongoing CURA marketing efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
- 9+ years public affairs experience, including legislative health policy experience
- Must have Hill experience
- Experience working in a consulting firm (i.e., PR agency, government affairs firm) preferred
- Must have knowledge and understanding of the legislative and regulatory process
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects with a proactive, innovative and positive attitude toward client service
- Experience with and enthusiasm for building and cultivating key policy and stakeholder relationships to help achieve clients’ advocacy goals
- Must have familiarity with digital advocacy tools and social media engagement
- Must have excellent writing and organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com
Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid, in-office 3 days/week)
Experience: 4+ years
Industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals/Public Relations/Agency
If you have a passion for working in integrated communications, desire a highly visible client-facing position with growth and leadership opportunities, and want to apply your skills to help transform health care, we want to talk to you.
CURA Strategies, a fast-growing, award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for a results-oriented, self-starting Account Supervisor with experience in health care media relations to join our team.
At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with nonprofit and corporate clients in the areas of mental health, health disparities, cardiology, kidney disease and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients – and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission.
Responsibilities:
- Support our VP of Media Relations in building and executing effective health care media strategies for our clients
- Identify and develop content for media outreach, including newsworthy angles, timely topics, by-lines and op-eds
- Proactively monitor news on a regular basis and identify reactive pitching opportunities for clients
- Build effective targeted media lists and manage large-scale pitching efforts with support of junior staff
- Prepare health care executives, practitioners and others for media interviews and presentations
- Maintain and grow relationships with reporters across top-tier, business, consumer and health care industry outlets
- Contribute to earned media component of integrated communications strategies for our clients and potential clients
- Demonstrate a keen awareness of changes in the healthcare landscape and best media practices within a complex communications environment
- Support the development statements for clients in response to breaking news related to their business or organizational objectives
- Provide day-to-day project management and communications support to health care clients beyond media relations, as needed
- Contribute to new business proposals
- Assist with organizing activities that support the overall CURA culture
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and have at least 4 years of public relations/communications experience, preferably in a PR agency.
- Must have strong interest and experience in health care media relations and working knowledge of traditional and non-traditional media.
- Ideally have worked and have strong interest in the health care space and have basic knowledge of health care stakeholders and hot health care topics. Specific exposure to issues related to rare disease, mental health/substance use disorders, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic policy issues (e.g., market access, drug pricing, etc.) is a plus.
- Great attitude and a steadfast work ethic; must be detail-oriented with a proactive, innovative and positive attitude toward client service.
- Strong writing and organizational skills and ability to multi-task is fundamental.
- Self-motivated and diligent with a high degree of proactivity and accountability for team-based work.
Why Join CURA?
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to transforming health care.
- Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with opportunities for career growth.
- Be part of a team that values courage, positivity and hard work.
To apply, please send your resume to:
thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com
- CURA Strategies is looking for an emerging public affairs professional to join as an Assistant Account Executive, Public Affairs. If you have a passion for working at the intersection of policy and communications, desire a highly visible position with lots of growth and leadership opportunities, and want to apply your skills to help transform health care, we want to talk to you.
- At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with clients in the areas of substance use disorders, maternal/child health, rare disease, heart disease, kidney disease and more. We pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients – and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide day-to-day support for grassroots advocacy, public affairs initiatives, and communications campaigns across multiple clients, working closely with account managers and senior team members to execute client activities
- Monitor news, hearings, and other developments related to legislative and regulatory activity, particularly on health care and public policy issues relevant to clients
- Build and maintain mailing lists of key stakeholders, including congressional staff, third-party organizations, patient advocates, and other influencers, using digital grassroots advocacy platforms (e.g., Quorum, Phone2Action) and standard Microsoft/Google spreadsheet tools
- Assist with drafting and editing written materials such as statements, issue or policy briefs, talking points, fact sheets, legislative support letters, and internal summaries
- Support in-person and virtual meetings by assisting with scheduling and logistics, preparing agendas, taking notes, and drafting follow-up correspondence
- Conduct research to support the development of strategic communications and public affairs plans, including identifying key stakeholders, summarizing policy issues, and contributing creative ideas
- Assist with outreach and correspondence to external audiences, including third-party organizations, media, health care professionals, and policymakers
- Support communications activities as needed, including drafting social media content, assisting with bylines and press materials, and helping with media lists and reporter research
- Provide general administrative and team support, including assisting with internal initiatives and activities that contribute to CURA’s culture and collaborative environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required (or expected within a defined timeframe)
- Interest in public affairs, government relations, health care policy, or strategic communications
- Basic understanding of the legislative and regulatory process, or a strong desire to learn
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-service environment
- Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn from and support senior team members
- Familiarity with digital advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Phone2Action), social media platforms, or relevant internships/coursework is a plus but not required
Why Join CURA?
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to transforming health care.
- Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with opportunities for career growth.
- Be part of a team that values courage, positivity and hard work.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com