Account Director, Health Policy, Edelman Global Advisory

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Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) is a boutique international advisory firm within the Edelman network that owns the firm's government affairs and business advisory services. Our mission is to build trust in today's evolving geopolitical environment.

About the job

Do you want to be part of a team developing sophisticated public affairs strategies for leading pharmaceutical companies in the field of health policy and life sciences?

Do you have strong, proven experience in health policy, and are you looking for an opportunity to develop your consultancy expertise in UK, European and global health policy in a thriving, fast-paced agency setting?

Are you a go-getter with proven experience of leading on new business development, pitching and identifying opportunities for organic growth?

Are you interested in taking a leading role in helping to develop a UK health policy offering?

If so, read on to see if you'd be a good fit for our team!

An Account Director is responsible for securing, maintaining and growing business in their team. They will provide strategic counsel and guidance to clients on achieving policy and business objectives. They will be a self-starter with a strong business network, have extensive experience of leading and managing teams, and overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality UK, European and global health policy programmes, engagement and counsel.

• Taking a leading role in working to develop a UK health policy offering, as well as working closely with EGA and Edelman colleagues in the health sector to leverage opportunities with existing global clients.
• Identifying and leading on both organic growth and new business development.
• A focus on regional and global health policy, engagement, and advisory programmes for clients.
• Providing strategic counsel to clients on relevant health policy challenges and opportunities and coordinating teams to deliver public affairs strategies.
• Development of research and analysis on various health policy issues, including briefings, reports, updates and other forms of client counsel.
• Exhibiting excellent communication, written and project management skills.
• A details focused individual with an eye for detail, a passion for healthcare, and proven experience and understanding of regional and global healthcare policy.

• Working experience in the private sector, a consultancy, not-for-profit organisation, a government institution (or a combination of any of the above).
• Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative and ownership of an assignment, and ability to network.
• Consistent ability to develop, manage, and implement client strategies.
• Strong skills in organisation, research, writing, editing, and client interaction, while thriving under pressure and fostering teamwork.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and serve as an internal hub for clients work and a working level point of contact for clients.
• Digital literacy through the use of social and digital tools, channels, and platforms that drive public affairs activities with clients.
• An interest in advancing the business organically and through new business initiatives.
• Capability to work effectively in a varied environment and within small dynamic teams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional IT skills are a plus.
• Curiosity in how health systems and policymaking processes work.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.