Biotech jobs in United Kingdom

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23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

My client, a leading global advisory firm, is looking for a Senior Associate Director or Director to join their rapidly growing health team in Central London.

The successful candidate will work with high-profile organizations spanning emerging bio-tech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations.

2025 promises to be an exciting year in healthcare. This opportunity is not to be missed!

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, focusing on expanding the domestic health sector pipeline.
• Lead healthcare, strategic communications, and issue-based campaigns for clients.
• Manage and strengthen client relationships, oversee projects, direct project teams, allocate resources, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Provide exceptional client service through proactive account management, acting as the primary contact, and guiding both senior and junior staff.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns to communicate client messages and priorities to key audiences, including policymakers, civil servants, media, trade associations, consumers, and stakeholders.
• Drive strategic planning and message development for new business pursuits and ongoing client work.
• Stay informed on developments within client issue areas and identify opportunities for engagement and support.

• 9+ years of UK healthcare, public affairs, and strategic communications agency experience. In-house experience is also considered.
• Strong expertise in navigating UK health policy issues.
• Deep understanding of public and government affairs.
• Self-directed, proactive, motivated, with a desire for new business generation.
• Experience leading teams and managing work streams, serving as senior counsel on major projects.
• Willingness to learn and grow across industries and communication mediums.
• Success in strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Proven in developing and leading new business initiatives and driving organic growth.
• Strong enthusiasm and connections in the UK health space, with understanding of NICE processes and UK reimbursement landscape for pharma and med tech.
• In-depth understanding of the ABPI code and advising clients on compliance.
• Interest in UK politics with knowledge of Westminster & Whitehall, connection-building, and policy development.

• 25 days holiday plus Christmas office closure
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Employee assistance program
• Life assurance
• Income protection cover
• Private medical insurance (tax deductible)
• Season ticket loans
• Anniversary awards
• iPhone and laptop
• Annual health, wellbeing, and fitness allowance
• Opportunities for professional development with extensive training and personal development programs.