Associate Director/Director (Health), UK

A leading strategic communications consultancy is seeking an ambitious Associate Director / Director to join its award-winning health practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced consultant or in-house professional to take their career to the next level, working with major healthcare clients, including global organisations, charities, and blue-chip brands.

You will play a key role in shaping and leading innovative campaigns across a range of healthcare and life sciences issues, providing strategic counsel and driving new business opportunities.

Healthcare Associate Director/Director job Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high-impact health-focused campaigns.
• Provide expert consultancy on health policy, public affairs, and market access strategies.
• Engage with government, media, and key stakeholders to navigate complex policy and regulatory environments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering strategic insights and innovative solutions.
• Support business development efforts, securing new opportunities and expanding client accounts.
• Manage and inspire teams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, networking, and sharing expertise.

Main Requirements

• • Extensive experience in healthcare policy, public affairs, and/or strategic communications.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful health-related campaigns.
  • Strong knowledge of life sciences policy and market access.
  • Strong understanding of UK health policy, regulatory frameworks, and market access.
  • Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to provide high-level counsel to clients.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Established network within healthcare and life sciences.
  • For Director candidates: Proven commercial ability to grow client relationships and win new business.

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.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out about more about Hanson Search.

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