Consultant | Public Affairs | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including healthcare & life sciences, financial services, retail and consumer, energy, real estate, professional services, and technology media telecoms. We are currently looking for a Director with a background working in healthcare & life sciences Public Affairs and Strategic Communications to join our expanding Public Affairs team in London. The Public Affairs team supports leading corporate organisations, professional services, governments and non‑governmental organisations at a UK, regional and global level. Our healthcare & life sciences clients include top 10 pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, professional bodies and life science investors.

What You’ll Do

• Managing client accounts – building strong relationships with clients, managing the effective delivery of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications client programmes, and proactively identifying opportunities for organic business growth.
• Supporting new business – developing responses to new client briefs, highlighting FTI’s unique experience and expertise, and utilising your own connections in the healthcare & life sciences space to find new opportunities.
• Building our healthcare & life sciences reputation – continuing to build our trusted reputation amongst clients and prospects in the healthcare & life sciences industry, and with our partners around the business.
• Outside in‑thinking – bringing fresh thinking and new approaches from your significant experience working within the healthcare & life sciences industry, and ideally of working within a consultancy role.
• Team player – develop strong relationships within the Public Affairs team, and the broader Strategic Communications and FTI teams. Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering excellence everyday – delivering the highest standards of work every day and on every mandate.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You will be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience operating within a large agency with a focus on the healthcare and life sciences industry, or in an in‑house role in a significant healthcare, life science or pharmaceutical company. Other key requirements include:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• A strong interest in Public Affairs and network of relationships from the healthcare & life sciences industry.
• Demonstrable ability and desire to drive business development and expand client relationships.
• Time management and experience of managing competing priorities between multiple client assignments and organisational initiatives.
• Exceptional written, verbal, organisational and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest and understanding of UK and international politics.
• Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and with clients.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team.
• Pragmatic and a ‘can do’ approach.

Total Wellbeing

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing programme including private medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, income protection, flex critical illness cover, 5% employer pension contribution, holiday buy, discounted gym membership, interest free travel loans, paid volunteer hours and corporate matching for charitable donations, and much more.

About FTI

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges.

Equal Opportunity Statement: FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.