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James Heins

Senior Vice President, Managing Director, NY Practice

With more than 30 years of experience, Jim Heins provides senior level communications counsel and support to emerging and multinational biopharmaceutical, medical technology, health IT and health care services companies. He specializes in corporate, financial and brand communications, investor relations, stakeholder engagement, and issues management. He helps companies in US, Europe and Asia elevate their share of voice and communicate their value proposition to global audiences.

For 18 years, Jim has worked as a communications executive within the pharmaceutical industry, handling corporate reputation, brand PR support, patient advocacy and internal communications. He executes multi-channel public relations programs and leverages his extensive relationships with key financial and industry media to raise his clients’ visibility within the investment community and pharmaceutical sector. He has also worked with R&D and brand teams to commercialize a range of health care products.

Previous Experience

  • Senior-level positions in the life science and health care practices of leading PR agencies, including H&K Strategies, ICR, Cooney Waters Unlimited and Burns McClellan
  • Senior Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications, Purdue Pharma
  • Manager, Public Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim