Associate Director/Director Healthcare

Hanson Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

A leading strategic communications consultancy is seeking an ambitious Associate Director / Director (Health) 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.

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.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Science

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services