Associate Director, Health & Life Sciences

Global Counsel is seeking an Associate Director in our Global Health and Life Sciences practice (HLS), based in London. The role will be as part of the leadership team of the HLS practice, helping to shape the strategy and lead engagement with a range of UK and international clients. This role is designed for a senior-level consultant with the personal drive, both UK and international political and policy insight and commercial awareness to manage the needs of an exceptional portfolio of clients and to develop a growth strategy for the practice. Global Counsel is looking for someone who will play a flexible leadership role across a wide range of high-profile policy and political issues.

The Role

• Provide expert, strategic, actionable advice and thought leadership to GC clients on the risks and opportunities arising from UK and international health-related politics, policy and regulation.
• Tailor advice to clients ranging from the C-suite to public policy teams who are looking for guidance on UK and international-related issues in the health space.
• Take a lead role on client management, and ensure the successful delivery of client work that will include policy analysis, guidance on political brand strategies, the development of cutting edge thought leadership and innovative approaches to public policy engagement and advocacy.
• Lead business development campaigns and pitch processes including the development of health events as part of the team’s broader marketing campaigns and efforts to contribute to policy debate and discussion.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and a wide network of business and policymakers at senior levels.
• Act as an ambassador for Global Counsel at relevant industry and policy events, and invest in developing the skills, expertise and reputation of yourself and others.
• Collaborate across Global Counsel, to provide a holistic, comprehensive offer to clients.

The Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of the UK and international health policy landscape and experience of navigating the UK legislative processes and broader political developments.
• At least seven years’ experience providing public policy advice and/or working in a political environment, including working in the private sector, a trade association, consultancy or similar.
• A track record of effective team leadership and development.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English.
• A motivated self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• This is a full-time role based in London. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.