Director, Healthcare and Life Science Practice, London

In your role as Public Affairs Director in London, you will be part of the leadership team, responsible for operational excellence and financial accountability in the healthcare practice while creating new opportunities globally. This position is ideal for a candidate with strategic mindset who can effectively drive business development and get hands-on with delivery. You should be able to take initiative, concretise our client’s offerings by identifying market gaps, and leverage those opportunities to enhance our presence.

Our client is an advisory firm that navigates the critical intersection of business, politics, and policymaking. Since 2010, they have developed extensive services for corporates and investors, helping them anticipate regulatory changes, conduct due diligence, and engage in policy debates with evidence-based campaigns. Serving companies, investors, government agencies, and civil society organisations, they emphasise the importance of good public policy in a rapidly changing world. With teams in Europe, US and ME, and supported by a global network, they provide both local expertise and global insights.

The organisation offers a modern and globally collaborative working environment with a network of international teams. The successful candidate will join a company with an inspiring and vibrant atmosphere, characterised by the highest level of professionalism and an open corporate culture. They foster a culture that values diversity and inclusion, promoting a creative and dynamic environment where safety and well-being are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to your clients, bringing expertise in running campaigns both nationally and globally. Partner and collaborate with international teams to identify inventive solutions and compelling ways to deliver engaging campaigns and opportunities.
• Global Perspective: Focus on multi-market strategies. Launch products across multiple markets and conduct political due diligence and risk tracking, understanding the broader health policy landscape.
• Networking and Client Engagement: Global network to identify potential clients, understand their needs, and develop solutions. Engage directly with stakeholders to discuss risks and opportunities.
• Strategic and Business Development: Engage in market entry, political due diligence, and addressing global issues. Identify and act on business development opportunities proactively.
• Thought Leadership: Develop and present content on significant global issues. Organise roundtables on topics like AI impacts with regulatory authorities across Europe.
• Team Building and Practice Growth: Support the senior leadership in growing the practice and shaping the strategic direction. Build and develop the team.

Key Requirements:

Relevant experience in public affairs consultancy, in-house roles, or trade associations, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry.

• Understanding the mix of strategic, legislative/amendment work, and global issues.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day operations of client accounts, including, responding to client requests, delegating tasks and working with the senior team.
• Capability to influence and directly engage a wide range of stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Targeted client and growth-focused decision capabilities, proven expert judgment, calculated risk-taking and exceptional strategic thinking.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinker who is digitally minded, with an ambition to drive growth, develop tangible ROI goals and make things happen.
• Proven leadership skills in managing and empowering a team.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.

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