Associate Director/ Director - Health policy

Inizio Evoke; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare consultancy in London seeks a Senior Global Health Policy Expert to lead initiatives across various health industry clients. This role involves overseeing complex client programmes, shaping EU health policy strategies, and mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in healthcare policy and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits including generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Contributory company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing benefits

Online training programs

Discretionary bonus scheme

Community action programs

Cycle scheme

Meal vouchers (Brussels only)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare policy and public affairs, consultancy preferred.
• Strong expertise in global health institutions and EU policy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing people.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy intelligence and insights for clients.
• Oversee complex client programmes in global and EU health policy.
• Advise on strategic positioning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Healthcare policy and public affairs (8+ years)

Global health institutions expertise

Leadership skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

We are seeking a senior global health policy expert and leader to work across our International and Brussels teams as an Associate Director/ Director. This is an exciting role in a dynamic consultancy environment, working with a range of health industry clients to drive new collaborations in global health and engage key governments on issues such as climate and health, funding for NCDs including mental health, sustainability, and health equity. You will also play a key role in shaping EU health policy strategies, managing complex client programmes, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant policy intelligence and insights drawn from your external networks and deep policy understanding
• Lead and oversee complex client programmes in global and EU health policy and public affairs
• Advise clients on strategic positioning, policy opportunities, and stakeholder engagement
• Guide the strategic direction of client programmes drawing on your career experience and policy insights
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted senior point of contact
• Oversee delivery of high-quality work and policy advice
• Coach, mentor, and manage junior team members with empathy and clarity
• Grow existing client programmes and identify new business opportunities
• Take a leading role in growing the international practice by bringing in new client programmes
• Represent the company externally with professionalism and credibility
• Contribute to company strategy and decision‑making through the Senior Leadership Group
• Build relationships with other agencies in the Inizio Evoke group for joint client, marketing, and business development opportunities
• Lead and promote company workstreams, enabling inclusion and participation of colleagues in key areas of business operations

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in healthcare policy and public affairs (consultancy experience preferred)
• Strong expertise in global health institutions and EU institutional and policy environment
• Deep understanding of life sciences policy issues
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing people and projects
• Ability to think strategically while remaining delivery-oriented
• Strong writing and communication skills in English (other EU languages an asset)
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusive, respectful team culture

About Incisive Health

Incisive Health is an award‑winning healthcare policy, public affairs, and communications consultancy with a presence in UK, European, and international markets. The programmes and campaigns we develop change policy and transform lives. We know how to deliver the results that matter for our clients – and ultimately – for the patients they serve. We are proudly part of Inizio Evoke, a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data‑driven insights and human centricity. We are purpose‑built to make health more human.

Our International and Brussels Policy Practice

The International and Brussels policy practices work with global healthcare companies and organisations to help them drive meaningful impact through their policy and public affairs programmes on both international and regional stages. Our work includes policy landscaping, policy and public affairs strategy and narrative development, policy research and report writing, policy engagement and advocacy coalition building and capability development for different policy teams. We also provide expert advice on global and EU health engagement and support the delivery of policy events and collaborations.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work where you work best (hybrid working policy)
• Various health and wellbeing benefits available
• Online training platform/programs
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Community action focussed programs
• Cycle scheme
• Meal Vouchers (Brussels only)