Job Description

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.

Our Health Team

Our mission is to extend and enhance people's lives by building campaigns that


change the way patients, professionals and policymakers think and act.

To do that we take an integrated approach, working across three core


specialisms: government affairs, communications and advocacy. All of our work


is supported by our teams of creatives, strategists, digital experts, and


behaviour change consultants.



We operate both in the UK market and at a Global/European level, working on


multi-market programmes across the product life cycle and at enterprise level.


Recently this has included pre-launch market shaping to support access to a


new therapy for an inherited blood disorder, driving positive reimbursement


decisions for a rare autoimmune disease, overcoming systemic policy barriers in

respiratory disease, supporting our clients engage with politico-regulatory


change, and developing sustainability communications and advocacy strategies.

Our current and recent clients include AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim,


Coca-Cola, GSK, Novo Nordisk, Malaria No More, Takeda, and the Wellcome


Trust.



The Health team within MHP Group has consistently been one of the highest


performing and recognised practices in our industry, winning the coveted PR


Week Healthcare Practice of the Year in 2022.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Director specialising in pharma and healthcare industry


communications to lead the delivery of client programmes and drive new


business growth. You will be part of the Health practice's senior leadership


team, working closely with the Head of Health and our Senior Directors to set


the strategic direction of the business and guide its evolution and future


success.



This 'hands on' role is a unique opportunity for an ambitious healthcare


specialist with a commitment to excellence to join one of the leading practices


in the industry.



As a Director at MHP Group, you will focus on:

Delivering excellence for our clients

.

You will act as senior counsel
for our clients, building strong relationships with them and partnering to


develop high-impact programmes of work. You will take responsibility for


all client communication and engagement, and provide insight and


strategic advice on key issues and trends in the healthcare landscape

Driving business growth

.

You will be responsible for growing our
existing client portfolio, as well as driving new business. This includes


proactive prospecting and lead generation, leading responses to RFPs,


and pitching

Leading and supporting our team

.

You will manage, coach and mentor

teams to deliver consistently best-in-class work. Working with the Health


practice's senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for


operational delivery including capacity planning, servicing, profitability,


forecasting and billing



The successful candidate will have:



A minimum 8 years of experience in a healthcare agency with a focus on
communications (e.g. corporate, product, leadership, policy) and/or


advocacy (e.g. PAG engagement) and/or a background in journalism

Significant experience and expertise of working with the pharmaceutical
industry, including a detailed understanding of their operating


environment, commercial priorities and regulatory landscape

Expert knowledge of and connectivity within the health ecosystem Proven track record of leading successful pitch and other business
development processes

Proven track record of developing best in class creative campaigns across

omnichannel platforms, including earned and paid media, as well as


digital and social strategies

Experience of implementing complex programmes of work with
demonstrable outcomes, and managing matrix teams to deliver high-

quality work on time and to budget


A comprehensive understanding of the healthcare communications and
media landscape, either in a country (e.g. the UK) or at


multi-market/global level

A wide-ranging network of clients and contacts, with confidence and
gravitas to provide counsel on complex challenges to senior business


leaders

A proactive approach, growth mindset, commitment to excellence and a
focus on action to drive programmes of work forward

Strong commercial skills and a robust understanding of 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.