Consultant | Life Sciences and Healthcare | Strategic Communications

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimising performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who wants to join a market leading team that provides strategic communications to innovative companies within the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector.

Our clients include listed and private businesses operating across the sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical technology, healthcare services, digital health and diagnostics companies. The companies we support range from fast-growing venture capital-backed start-ups to multinationals, while our work touches all of their communications needs, whether developing corporate communications programmes for global businesses, supporting a company’s capital market communications needs, developing integrated public affairs strategies to shape the external environment for market entry or managing business critical, reputational issues.

We are seeking a Consultant to help grow our market leading Life Sciences and Healthcare practice and the role will see you work closely with our clients on integrated corporate reputation, policy and capital markets workstreams.

What You’ll Do

Strategic client advisory

·        Advising companies how to strategically and impactfully reach financial, corporate and policy audiences at key moments, including key business updates, partnerships, financial results, IPOs, investor days/CMDs, events and conferences

·        Developing strategies to advocate for and amplify a company’s perspective to key stakeholders, including the media, investors, sell-side analysts, employees, policy makers, regulators and beyond.

·        Partnering with wider account teams to ensure seamless delivery for our clients, including deliverables such as:

o   Strategic communications plans

o   Corporate narrative and equity story drafts

o   Key messages, Q&As, media briefings, consensus tracker

·        Engagement with key audiences including media, influencers, sell-side and more

·        Event attendance, coordination and logistics

Team support

·        Share ideas and client information with the team

·        Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues

·        Participate in learning and development initiatives

·        Develop relationships with other teams within Strategic Communications and FTI

·        Research new business opportunities and work alongside senior members of the team on business development activities such as pitch preparation and delivery

Relationship building and market leadership

·        Develop strong relationships with clients and potential clients

·        Create strong relationships with stakeholders including industry bodies, think-tanks, policymakers, bankers, sell-side analysts and more

·        Grow your network of journalist contacts

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Requirements

·        Educated to degree level or equivalent is desirable

·        Interest in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector, or a passion for communicating innovative medical science to a range of audiences is essential

·        Exceptional writing and research skills, with deep analytical capabilities to distil complex information into succinct messaging

·        Possess, or have the desire to develop, excellent contacts with the media in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector

Preferred Requirements

·        Excellent organisational, planning and people skills

·        High personal energy

·        Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and client organisations

·        Time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload and plan ahead

·        Ability to work effectively within a busy team

·        Takes a pragmatic and ‘can do’ approach

·        Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your family – physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programmes, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com. 

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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