Health Policy & Communications Associate Director/Director, London

A leading strategic communications consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Director to join its award-winning health practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned healthcare policy and communications professional to take on a senior leadership role shaping client campaigns across life sciences, medtech, patient groups and health charities. The role offers a platform to deliver high-impact public affairs and corporate communications work while also helping to grow client relationships and support team development in a thriving, people-first agency environment.

Health Policy & Communications Associate Director/Director Key Responsibilities

• Lead and shape integrated communications and public affairs campaigns across a range of health and life sciences issues
• Serve as a trusted strategic adviser to senior clients, offering sharp policy insight and communications counsel
• Translate complex health policy and regulatory issues into compelling client strategies and narratives
• Drive forward client programmes across multiple accounts, ensuring delivery of high standards and results
• Guide, coach and inspire team members, promoting a collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Support business growth by leading pitches and proposals, as well as identifying new opportunities
• Represent the consultancy externally, drawing on a network of contacts in health, life sciences and policy circles
• Maintain a strong understanding of the health landscape, including NHS reform, market access and life sciences innovation

Health Policy & Communications Associate Director/Director Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in healthcare policy, public affairs and/or communications (agency or in-house)
• Demonstrated success in delivering health campaigns and advising on market access or life sciences policy
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and high-level problem-solving skills
• Excellent client servicing, project management, and leadership experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to deliver structured, persuasive advice
• Familiarity with business development and a flair for growing accounts (essential for Director level)
• Team leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
• A collaborative and curious approach, with a drive to keep learning and innovating

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, Public Affairs, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out about more about Hanson Search.

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