Public Affairs Account Director

ph3What’s happening /h3pWe are looking to appoint an experienced PR professional to join our Public Affairs Healthcare practice at Account Director level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team and take the next step up in your career at an award-winning global agency. /ph3The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes: /h3h3CLIENT AND WORK /h3h3Communications /h3ulliLead accounts with multiple work streams and team members, as appropriate for size of account or office /liliLeads/manages multiple integrated work streams and partners with clients to deliver on time/on budget work; Drives development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics, ensuring high quality deliverables align with strategies /liliDemonstrates a thorough understanding of how to design and implement public affairs campaigns on behalf of government, corporate and trade association clients, with an emphasis on highly-regulated industries /liliApplies working knowledge of business and policy media to manages media relations strategies on behalf of clients navigating issues management and corporate reputation challenges /liliMobilize diverse, integrated teams of specialists including media, digital, creative and strategy, and to deliver comprehensive client programming; support and partner with team members to build and grow productive client relationships /liliProactively support and suggest improvements and new ideas to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge and experience along with wider industry trends /liliEstablish interpersonal, lasting relationships with clients that transcend our scope of work /li /ulh3LEADERSHIP AND TALENT MANAGEMENT /h3ulliMentor, coach and develop direct reports to deliver high performance while supporting personal and professional development goals /liliParticipate in the hiring process, partnering with hiring managers to interview and to support onboarding /liliCreate and support an inclusive team environment and consistently displays behaviors that support integration /liliBuild and lead productive relationships internally, with interagency teams, and a diverse array of agency colleagues /liliParticipate in trainings that would specifically enhance cultural competency and ability to lead, coach and develop diverse teams /liliActively participate in office or agency DEI initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent /li /ulh3GROWTH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT /h3ulliParticipate in new business development, organic business growth efforts and collaborate among practice areas in support of new business pitches /liliDevelop relationships with the client and deep understanding of their business in order to spot organic growth opportunities and engage the right agency offering /liliStrengthen ability to identify organic growth opportunities in current client assignments /li /ulh3BUSINESS ACUMEN /h3ulliManage programs and activities, allocating agency resources to match client budgets; Demonstrate financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing and staffing /liliCollaborate with project management to support development of staff plans and new scopes of work and updates on scope management /liliBuild understanding of agency offerings beyond own area of expertise /li /ulh3What We’re Looking For /h3ulli7-9 years of relevant working experience. Previous experience in other EU Public Affairs agencies or in EU institutions is a bonus. /liliAn excellent understanding of the EU institutions and political dynamics surrounding healthcare policies. /liliStrong business acumen and appreciation of the commercial impact of policy decisions /liliCapability as an advisor, including first class communication and writing skills /liliAn entrepreneurial approach to client servicing and business development /liliUnderstanding of agency financials and experience budgeting projects. /liliDynamic team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment /liliExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to offer high-level advice on the spot /li /ul /p