James Heins

James Heins is an accomplished communications leader with a wealth of experience spanning multiple industries. Holding a degree in English/Journalism from the University of Richmond, James has worked in roles of increasing responsibility throughout his career. With expertise in external and internal communications, particularly issues management, James is recognized for his ability to identify and solve communications issues. He has a proven track record of building effective relationships with external stakeholders and internal colleagues. James has considerable experience in developing staff and leading cross-functional teams to help support commercial and organizational goals.

Before joining LaVoieHealthScience, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the New York Practice, James held multiple communications positions. He worked as a Communications Professional at JWH Partners LLC before moving on to serve as Managing Director at MM&A - Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He has also held executive-level roles such as Senior Vice President at ICR and Executive Vice President at Cooney Waters Unlimited.

James has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as well. He served as Senior Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications at Purdue Pharma LP and Manager, Public Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim. He also worked as Group Manager, LifeScience Practice at Burns McClellan and as a Senior Account Executive at Fleishman-Hillard. No matter the industry, James has excelled in roles that require strategic thinking and collaborative problem-solving.