Senior Public Affairs Leadership Role in Health and Life Sciences
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Partner to join a leading public affairs consultancy and contribute to their thriving health and life sciences practice. Based in London, this role will involve managing high-quality work for multinational health sector clients and developing the international health and life sciences business.
Associate Partner Responsibilities – Health Public Affairs and Communications
- Lead client accounts, developing and implementing strategic public affairs and communications programmes.
- Represent clients before institutions, stakeholders, and trade associations, co-leading policy monitoring efforts to track developments and advise on actions.
- Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Design and implement innovative campaigns to shape the policy environment, working creatively and collaboratively across multiple offices.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through sector expertise and networking, leading pitches with strategic approaches.
- Enhance visibility through events, publications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage the creation of written materials and demonstrate strong project management skills.
- Promote collaboration, act with integrity, and thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment.
Associate Partner Experience – Health Policy and Life Sciences
- Experienced in public affairs, parliamentary, political, or communications roles, with a focus on health policy and communications.
- Strong relationships with senior leaders in business, the NHS, politics, and interest groups (e.g. patient associations and NGOs).
- Proven ability to provide strategic political, policy, and communications advice to clients and senior leaders.
- In-depth knowledge of health and regulatory policy, with a solid understanding of decision-making processes and key influencers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an international team.
- Ability to work at pace, prioritise tasks, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines.
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.
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