Health Policy & Communications Associate Director/Director, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic communications consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Director to lead healthcare policy and communications for client campaigns. The role includes shaping integrated communications, advising clients, and driving team development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in healthcare policy, public affairs, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare policy, public affairs and/or communications.
• Demonstrated success in delivering health campaigns.
• Strategic thinker with high-level problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team leadership skills with commitment to mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications and public affairs campaigns.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to clients.
• Translate complex health policy into client strategies.
• Guide and inspire team members.
• Support business growth through leading pitches.

Skills

Healthcare policy expertise

Public affairs experience

Client servicing

Leadership experience

Project management

Job description

A leading strategic communications consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Director to join its award-winning health practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned healthcare policy and communications professional to take on a senior leadership role shaping client campaigns across life sciences, medtech, patient groups and health charities. The role offers a platform to deliver high-impact public affairs and corporate communications work while also helping to grow client relationships and support team development in a thriving, people-first agency environment.

Health Policy & Communications Associate Director/Director Key Responsibilities

• Lead and shape integrated communications and public affairs campaigns across a range of health and life sciences issues
• Serve as a trusted strategic adviser to senior clients, offering sharp policy insight and communications counsel
• Translate complex health policy and regulatory issues into compelling client strategies and narratives
• Drive forward client programmes across multiple accounts, ensuring delivery of high standards and results
• Guide, coach and inspire team members, promoting a collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Support business growth by leading pitches and proposals, as well as identifying new opportunities
• Represent the consultancy externally, drawing on a network of contacts in health, life sciences and policy circles
• Maintain a strong understanding of the health landscape, including NHS reform, market access and life sciences innovation

Health Policy & Communications Associate Director/Director Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in healthcare policy, public affairs and/or communications (agency or in-house)
• Demonstrated success in delivering health campaigns and advising on market access or life sciences policy
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and high-level problem-solving skills
• Excellent client servicing, project management, and leadership experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to deliver structured, persuasive advice
• Familiarity with business development and a flair for growing accounts (essential for Director level)
• Team leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
• A collaborative and curious approach, with a drive to keep learning and innovating

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team via the form below, including a copy of your CV.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment.

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