POSITION: Account Director, Healthcare Public Affairs & Policy Practice: HEALTH
Location: BRUSSELS
A little bit about us in Health
It’s never been a more challenging and exciting time to work in health communications. Artificial intelligence, data‑driven insights and tangible tech solutions are all being used to communicate with a public – including patients, healthcare professionals and media – who are more engaged than ever before. At Weber Shandwick, we’ve always been on the front foot when it comes to innovation within the industry. We delve deeper to deliver genuine impact, empowering audiences to manage their own health whilst meeting business objectives for our clients.
It’s no surprise that big changes call for bold approaches. While Health is a serious business, campaigns can still be engaging and inspiring! Our diverse team is known for bringing science to life through digital innovation and multi‑platform creative work. We handpick the best talent in the industry to include not only science communicators, but also specialists in strategy and planning, health analytics & digital experts, award‑winning creatives, media experts & corporate & public affairs specialists to name but a few, to help our clients seamlessly navigate the ever‑changing landscape. At Weber Shandwick, we push boundaries in health to deliver meaningful and industry leading inclusion offerings such as the Weber Shandwick Women’s Health and Health Equity initiatives.
Role Summary We are looking for an Account Director candidate with solid experience in healthcare public affairs & policy, to join our impressive Health team in Brussels. Reporting to the Head of Health, you will support in leading a team of EU & Global health communications and policy specialists whilst also building on the success of WS in corporate healthcare; to expand and propel the business forward. As part of this, we are looking for a candidate who can bring fresh thinking, new business opportunities and prospects in pharma and health and a proven track record in securing organic growth.
Client and Work
Lead client and inter‑agency relationships, including all aspects of a client relationship and integrated account team.
Develop fully integrated plans, from the big idea through to media strategy by leveraging agency expertise and corralling integrated teams.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to design and implement public affairs, advocacy and issues management campaigns on behalf of pharma and biotech companies, medical associations and patient groups.
Support business development, strategic program planning, and the development of creative concepts.
Act as effective, two‑way translator between clients and integrated teams, actively counseling development of work in best interest of all parties.
Leadership and Talent Development
Report to the Head of Health and mentor account leads & portfolio team members.
Partner closely with our teams across the broader EMEA health & corporate business as well as developing close relationships with health & corporate leads in both Brussels and across other EMEA offices to navigate additional business opportunities and help drive new business into Brussels.
Mentor, coach and develop direct reports to deliver high performance while supporting personal and professional development goals.
Actively participate in the hiring and onboarding of talent; support and develop processes to enhance inclusive hiring practices for the team.
Growth and Business Development
Identify new areas of growth with existing clients and introduce specialists to expand assignments; actively participate in new business pitches.
What We’re Looking For
6 – 8 years proven experience working on EU & Global Public Affairs & Policy campaigns for the healthcare sector, particularly pharma & biotech.
Ideally experience of working in an agency environment, having reached Account Director level.
EU Citizen and currently living in Brussels.
Strong communicator combined with strong project management and people management skills.
What Do We Offer? Weber Shandwick Brussels offers invaluable opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals to grow as Public Affairs professionals. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits (mobile phone, group insurance, hospitalization & extra medical costs insurance, a representation allowance, lunch vouchers), 20 days annual leave + 10 days extra legal holidays, and flexible working (including up to 6 weeks working from abroad).
We are a global company so we offer the advantages of a big firm, including leading‑edge AI and analytics tools and the resources to invest in your personal and professional growth. But, at our heart, we still have the spirit of the small company we used to be: entrepreneurial, ambitious, fun. We are known for our imaginative and powerful campaigns that drive policy change, great client relations, collaboration, and teamwork – and our success is down to our amazing people. We look for original thinkers, who are passionate about policy and politics, and have a point of view, those who are constantly curious, commercially‑driven, deliver to a high standard, and are keen to contribute to our success.
Equal Opportunities Statement Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. We make our careers website accessible to all users, if you need accommodation to participate in the application process, please let your Recruiter know.
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