Senior Associate (London Area)

Exciting Opportunity for an Ambitious Health and Life Sciences Policy Professional

Ellwood Atfield are leading the search for a leading global advisory firm who are seeking an established health and life sciences professional to join their growing team.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in policy, public affairs, research, corporate affairs , or a related field within health and life sciences . Candidates may come from a variety of settings, including strategic consultancy, government, the NHS, industry, think tank, or regulatory bodies , and should demonstrate both subject matter expertise and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading global advisory firm that works at the intersection of policy, regulation and business strategy. With offices across key global markets, from London to Singapore, they help clients navigate political and regulatory developments, turning challenges into opportunities.

The firm’s team includes experienced professionals from government, industry and consultancy backgrounds, united by a belief that good public policy is central to effective decision-making in business.

About the Role

We are supporting the appointment of a Senior Associate to join their health and life sciences directorate. This team provides strategic advice to clients across the pharmaceutical sector, health tech, MedTech, and the wider health, social care, and life sciences industries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality policy analysis and strategic counsel, helping clients to understand and respond to complex health policy and regulatory landscapes. The base salary is £65,000 (some flex for senior candidates) with a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide analysis on a wide range of health and life sciences policy issues.
• Manage client relationships and lead the delivery of projects, including retained and ad hoc work.
• Produce high-quality written outputs, including policy papers, briefings, reports, and thought leadership.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to growth strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across policy, communications, and sector teams.

Candidate Profile

• 4-5+ years’ experience in health policy, with a background in government, NHS bodies, public affairs, think tanks, consultancies, or industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK healthcare policy-making; experience in life sciences or health tech policy is desirable.
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills.
• Strong project management abilities and client-handling experience.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting in person and virtually.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how regulation shapes business strategy.
• Proactive, motivated, and passionate about improving health and life sciences policy.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your CV via LinkedIn or directly through this portal. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: joshua@ellwoodatfield.com