MHP Group is the integrated communications agency built for the Networked Age – a world that’s increasingly connected, complex, polarised and activist.

We lead the way in the application of behavioural science to solve communications challenges. We create strategies and multichannel campaigns to engage every audience, from consumer to policy maker, and from stakeholder to shareholder.

With 230 experts in London, we are trusted by many of the world’s leading businesses and brands.

Our specialist teams include Brand & Reputation, Corporate Advisory & Capital Markets, Public Affairs, Strategic Media, Crisis & Risk, Change & Employee Engagement, Health, Financial Services, Technology, Studio, Mischief and La Plage.

Role overview

We are looking for an ambitious policy and public affairs consultant with a genuine interest and passion for healthcare to join our market leading health team as an Account Director. The team has won a number of UK and international assignments across multiple therapeutic areas in recent months, adding to its industry leading roster of clients across the healthcare sector.

As an Account Director you will know what good client and programme management looks like, you will be able to give insights-based counsel on how programmes need to evolve and have a point of view on the world in which we operate. You will have a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working with pharmaceutical clients, including being comfortable with policy communications. You will be fluent in policy and public affairs strategies, driving programmes that demonstrably support our clients’ commercial objectives. You will know how to manage teams and unlock the potential of those around you. You will be confident in giving feedback with a growth intent and working with your senior reports to deliver excellent client work. The key requirement will be a solid understanding of the healthcare landscape both within the UK and across other markets and a desire to apply these in a busy commercial environment.

You’ll be committed to working and thinking hard, as well as having fun – and will have a proactive mindset aimed at delivering the outcomes that really matter for a range of clients – all of whom have an interest in health and care.

As an Account Director at MHP Group, you will:

• Act as day-to-day counsel to clients, supporting the development of their policy and public affairs strategies, challenging thinking where appropriate, and spotting opportunities to grow programmes to meet clients’ objectives
• Maintain strong client contact whilst shaping and steering programme strategy and delivery and responsibility for servicing, profitability, forecasting and billing
• Produce written work to a high standard and guide others to do the same
• Have a familiarity with and passion for growing clients programmes both organically and through formal new business processes

You will:

• Have solid experience within agency/consultancy or in-house role within a commercial or patient/professional group setting
• Have experience of pharmaceutical counsel and programmes, at a regional or Global level
• Have the confidence and gravitas to advise day to day clients on programme management and operating environment
• Have experience contributing to the development and implementation of effective campaigns or large-scale programme with demonstrable outcomes
• Have comprehensive understanding of the commercial healthcare and media landscape, including a good network policy and public affairs contacts
• Have experience coaching junior colleagues and managing teams
• Have strong skills in financial management

And in return, we offer:

• Excellent starting salary with annual reviews
• 25 days holiday allowance (+ bank holidays), a day off to celebrate your Birthday, ‘Time4U’ every month and office Christmas closure
• Matched pension contributions (up to 5%)
• Life Assurance 
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
• Gym & Shopping discounts
• Access to our Learning Academy to support your career and personal growth
• Hybrid (up to 3 days remote working per week)
• ‘Work from Anywhere’ one week per year

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Here at MHP Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce.