Jobs in Dusseldorf, Germany

Director of Healthcare Communications

Note: This role will be based elsewhere in Europe and the client would help relocate the suitable candidate. Please only apply if you are open to that.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client relationships across pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and healthcare services accounts.
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that span media relations, reputation, corporate positioning, policy engagement, and patient advocacy.
• Provide senior counsel to C-suite executives on issues, market access, and reputational challenges.
• Manage a team of consultants, fostering professional development and best-in-class client delivery.
• Drive business growth through new business development, proposal leadership, and strengthening relationships across the healthcare ecosystem.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient and profitable project delivery.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging healthcare narratives to provide proactive recommendations.

Qualifications

• 13-15+ years of experience in healthcare communications, corporate affairs, or related fields. Ideally in global settings and across different markets.
• Prior consultancy/agency experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare sector in EMEA or APAC, including regulatory and policy dynamics.
• Proven ability to lead complex accounts and provide counsel at senior levels.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and media engagement skills.
• Track record of team leadership and business development.
• Mature, driven and can mentor the team to success.

Share your CV directly with me at anisha@mcgtalent.io or message me for a confidential chat.