Director, Public Affairs - Healthcare & Life Sciences | Multiple Locations

Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

As a Director in our Healthcare & Life Sciences sector, you will take an active role in promoting the day-to-day management of client accounts. This person will align with both the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector, as well as our Public Affairs team. FTI Consulting's Public Affairs brings together policy, politics, and business and are looking for someone who enjoys health policy debates.

As a successful Director, you will be responsible for managing both up and down within account teams to appropriately service client communications programs. You will interact with and provide communications at client companies; develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations; draft documents for client use (including communications plans, strategy memos, press releases, interview preparation memos, etc.); provide perspective to clients on internal, peer, and market developments as such pertains to the media and marketplace; regularly plan for media interaction and converse with the media and investment communities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

What You'll Do

The Director manages account teams and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of clients' objectives and challenges to oversee the design and execution of innovative communications, research and engagement strategies and tactics. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following :

• Develop strategic proposals, communications plans, research, analysis and other work product for clients and new business prospects
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing strategic counsel directly to clients in meetings, conference calls and while working on client sites
• Oversee project management and document development to ensure deadlines are met and objectives are achieved
• Anticipate client needs and concerns and work proactively with colleagues to address them
• Drive new business pursuits, including the development of thought leadership, identification of business prospects and ongoing networking on behalf of the firm
• Support team training and professional development and serve as a performance manager to junior staff

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 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your familiesphysically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following :

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of awardwinning 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. Compensation disclosure : Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.