Senior Director | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Strategic Communications
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations 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 optimizing 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
FTI Consulting Brussels is seeking an EU Public Affairs professional to join its Healthcare and Lifesciences team as a Senior Director.
The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in Public Affairs, combined with a strong interest in health and pharmaceutical policy and industry developments. Strong technical knowledge of recent EU regulatory initiatives in health policy areas and significant health sector experience will be considered essential for this role.
You will join a diverse and proactive team of policy experts advising a broad range of healthcare and pharmaceutical clients on navigating complex public policy and communications challenges. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in servicing client accounts by creatively designing and executing programmes in close collaboration with colleagues. Beyond supporting client engagements, you will oversee the day-to-day management of multiple clusters and mentor junior team members.
In addition, you will be expected to drive business development by expanding existing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and converting them into long-term partnerships.
What You'll Do
· Client delivery: Provide strategic advice to a portfolio of clients, manage accounts on a day-to-day basis, and build strong relationships with client stakeholders. Take ownership of relationships by creatively designing and delivering impactful campaigns.
· Business development: Proactively identify new business opportunities and collaborate with colleagues on activities such as pitch preparation and delivery.
· Team leadership: Provide project line management for team members working on your accounts, while sharing knowledge and mentoring junior colleagues to support their growth.
· Networking: Actively engage with EU stakeholders, policymakers, and potential clients to expand and strengthen your professional network.
How You’ll Grow
You will have the opportunity to work in some of the most challenging and fascinating public policy issues currently being tackled in the health sector and advise key companies and organisations. You will be part of a dynamic and multinational team of experts based in Brussels and you will be able to work closely with other FTI practices, offices, and segments.
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 opportunities. 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 Qualifications
- Several years of experience up to mid/senior level in the healthcare sector either in consulting, in-house, in a trade body, in a public institution, or advising clients on policy and communications issues.
- Strong organisation or project management skills, with some experience of leading project teams or accounts.
- Proven skills in public affairs, advocacy, communication, and reputation management across healthcare issues.
- Excellent understanding and experience of working with policymakers and stakeholders in Brussels and in national capitals to further develop strategic objectives.
- Strong knowledge of the Healthcare & Lifesciences sector, regulation and policy discussions.
- Excellent English with one or two additional European languages preferable.
- Good writing skills and a good understanding of communications
- Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).
Preferred Qualifications
- A self-starter with a can-do-attitude
- Ideally prior experience or background in advisory or consultancy work.
- Being aligned with our ethical values, our diversity and inclusion approach
Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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.
