Description
In this role you will manage policy‑specific client relationships and internal account teams, lead strategic planning, oversee tactical execution, manage brand planning, business development, and the budgeting and accounting process. You will begin your leadership journey, taking on people‑management responsibilities and sitting on our Operational Committee. We are recruiting for an Account Director to support the continued growth of our policy work and collaborate across Syneos Health Communications Europe to build an innovative offering and provide expert counsel to clients and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide counsel and strategy for healthcare policy communications clients.
- Provide clear management and ownership of projects and work to coach peers and junior members of the team in healthcare policy communications.
- Provide day‑to‑day strategic health policy advice and strategic counsel to senior leaders internally and across Syneos business units.
- Deliver quality client service, ensuring work is of an excellent standard to meet or exceed client expectations.
- Translate client business needs into communications and stakeholder engagement action steps with a solution‑oriented focus.
- Be responsible for budget management on accounts and maintain awareness of budget issues, ensuring account profitability.
- Help support, mentor, and motivate staff members; always leading by example.
- Actively participate in new business development, presentations, and proposals, identifying prospects.
- Contribute to the management of the medical communications team.
Essential Requirements
- Educated to degree level.
- Health public affairs / health policy experience, including strong policy analysis skills.
- Experience working at a regional and global level in healthcare policy / public affairs or government affairs / patient advocacy / policy communications.
- Extensive healthcare policy / public affairs experience with progressive job responsibilities.
- Agency experience or equivalent experience with an agency model / in house.
- Demonstrated results in healthcare policy / public affairs work, client service and account leadership.
- Strong understanding of how political and regulatory institutions (EMA, FDA, MHRA, NICE and other HTA bodies) work in Europe, UK and the US.
- Strong willingness and confidence to interact with, challenge, and gain the trust of senior clients.
Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).
#J-18808-LjbffrAccount Director, Policy, Medical Communications in London employer: Litmus Medical Communications
Syneos Health is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of healthcare communications. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead teams, mentor peers, and engage in strategic decision-making while working alongside industry experts in a supportive environment. Located in Europe, our office provides a unique advantage for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare policy communications, ensuring that your contributions are valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
Litmus Medical Communications Recruitment Team
