Consultant (Life Sciences and Healthcare, Strategic Communications)

TL;DR

Consultant (Life Sciences and Healthcare Strategic Communications): Advising companies on how to strategically reach financial, corporate and policy audiences at key moments like business updates, partnerships, financial results, IPOs and investor days with an accent on integrated corporate reputation, policy and capital markets workstreams. Focus on developing strategic communications plans, corporate narratives, key messages, Q&As and engaging stakeholders including media, investors, analysts and policymakers.

Location: United Kingdom, England, London (Hybrid)

Company

Leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, working with top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms.

What you will do

• Advise companies on strategic communications to reach financial, corporate and policy audiences at key business moments including IPOs, results and events.
• Develop strategies to advocate company perspectives to stakeholders like media, investors, analysts, employees, policymakers and regulators.
• Partner with account teams to deliver strategic plans, corporate narratives, equity stories, key messages, Q&As and media briefings.
• Engage key audiences including media and influencers, coordinate event logistics.
• Support team with ideas, knowledge sharing, learning initiatives and business development.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, industry bodies, policymakers and journalists.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent desirable
• Interest in Life Sciences and Healthcare sector or passion for communicating innovative medical science essential
• Exceptional writing and research skills with analytical capabilities to distil complex information.
• Possess or desire to develop excellent media contacts in Life Sciences and Healthcare.

Nice to have

• Excellent organisational, planning and people skills.
• High personal energy and ability to build rapport at all levels.
• Strong time management to prioritise varied workload.
• Pragmatic 'can do' approach and exceptional communications skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Market competitive benefits including pension, plus 15 flexible benefits for health, lifestyle and family.
• Professional development programs, on-the-job learning, certifications and dedicated coaching.
• Open, collaborative culture embracing diversity, recognition and flexible/hybrid working.
• Wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives.
• Tailored programs for career milestones and continuous learning.

Hiring process

• Regular coaching sessions with dedicated mentor.