Senior Account Director, Healthcare Public Affairs, London

Senior Account Director, Sector Healthcare Public Affairs, London

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for healthcare policy and advocacy? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Account Director to join a leading Healthcare Public Affairs team. In this role, you will provide strategic advice to high-profile clients, lead on account management, and deliver innovative campaigns that drive tangible policy change. You will also have the chance to play a pivotal role in team development, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the organisation’s overall growth. This is a London-based role with opportunities to work across international clients and collaborate with offices in Brussels, Dublin, and the Middle East. You’ll also engage with an impressive roster of clients, including top pharmaceutical companies, NHS providers, health technology businesses, and charities. The organisation has received industry recognition, including shortlisting for Public Affairs Consultancy of the Year and awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are looking for a role where you can influence healthcare policy and be part of a dynamic, award-winning team, this could be your next career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and budgets, ensuring effective project management of account teams.
• Develop and deliver impactful campaigns aimed at achieving tangible policy changes.
• Organise high-profile events, engaging politicians, policymakers, healthcare stakeholders, and patient groups.
• Provide clients with expert intelligence by leveraging networks and conducting in-depth policy research.
• Create high-quality reports on varied topics, including business, trade, and healthcare policy.
• Lead and support expert steering groups to drive thought leadership.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, guiding their professional growth.
• Take a leading role in new business pitches, developing creative strategies and presenting to clients.
• Deliver marketing initiatives to support business growth.
• Relevant experience in public affairs consultancy, in-house public affairs, NGOs, Parliament, or similar organisations.

Key Requirements

• Deep understanding of health policy, with expertise in the UK medicines access landscape and relevant organisations like MHRA, NICE, and NHS England.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and strategic campaign development.
• Skilled in mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Relevant experience in public affairs consultancy, in-house public affairs, NGOs, Parliament, or similar organisations.

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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