Global Health Strategies
Communications & Advocacy Director/Sr. Director (Pharma-focused)
Global Health Strategies, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Communications & Advocacy Director/Sr. Director (Pharma-focused) Global Health Strategies (GHS) is seeking a Director/Sr. Director for its growing pharmaceutical practice, supporting pharmaceutical clients to drive impact on critical global health issues.About GHSGlobal Health Strategies (GHS) uses advocacy, communications and policy analysis to advance issues and power campaigns that improve health and well-being worldwide. Our services blend creative communications – messaging, media and digital – with strategic advocacy – leadership voice, champion engagement, policy research and events.GHS has a deep history of working with the pharmaceutical industry and we are proud to work with industry clients around the world. We support their efforts to develop and enable equitable access to health technologies, products and innovations. We help them to:Communicate about science and R&D
(e.g., immunization, HIV, tuberculosis, infectious diseases, cancer, non-communicable diseases and more)Manage relationships with global health stakeholders
(e.g., connect clients with stakeholders at the global, regional and local levels)Navigate complex issues
(e.g., global health financing, policy and access)GHS is headquartered in the United States (New York) with country offices that serve as regional hubs: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) / Latin America; United Kingdom (London) / Europe and the Middle East; Senegal (Dakar) / West Africa; South Africa (Johannesburg) / Southern Africa; Kenya (Nairobi) / East Africa; India (New Delhi) / Southeast Asia; Indonesia (Jakarta) / Southeast Asia and Oceania.We have strong relationships across regions with government, industry, media, academia and civil society stakeholders.About the RoleThe Director/Sr. Director will bring expertise in creative communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement and have experience working with the pharmaceutical industry. They will lead global teams, devise communications strategies, mobilize people to act, build expertise across wide-ranging topics and provide strategic advice to diverse clients.This is the ideal position for an intelligent, entrepreneurial, motivated and passionate senior
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.professional with a sophisticated understanding of an evolving global health and pharmaceutical environment and a strong background in developing and executing creative communications campaigns. The individual should possess excellent diplomatic and client relations skills, an energetic and flexible management style and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial environment.This is a full-time, New York-based position.Specific responsibilities include:CommunicationsMaking complex concepts accessible and actionable
to a wide audience by developing strategies for creating key messages, fact sheets, social media posts and other creative communications products, leveraging trends and mobilizing teams accordinglyBuilding strong relationships with top-tier media outlets
to secure impactful coverage on behalf of clients.Elevating the voices and expertise of high-level influencers
by polishing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews and providing ongoing counselAdvocacyIdentifying strategic moments and champions
to influence target stakeholders and amplify our clients’ goalsGetting partners on the same page
through careful coordination, relationship management and message alignmentOverseeing high-level events , including identifying invitees and speakers, and developing agendas or presentationsBuilding new coalitions of support for an issue
with dedicated outreach, organization and relationship managementClient/Project ManagementOverseeing
all major deliverables, including developing a vision and strategy and delegating work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentManaging
client relationships and accounts, ensuring needs are met, budgets are on-target and executive management is kept apprised of project developmentUnderstanding
background and nuance across our priority issue areas to form compelling arguments and provide strategic counsel to clientsCoaching
junior staff members on writing, client-facing interactions and time management skillsServing as a member
of the senior management team, helping drive business development, organizing and attending events and meetings with senior management and representing the firmRequired Qualifications7-10 years of work experience, preferably including time spent in or adjacent to the pharmaceutical industryDeep expertise in communications and media relationsExceptional writing ability with emphasis in persuasive writingExperience managing client relationships and mentoring teams to achieve ambitious resultsExperience managing budgetsCreative and collaborative management style with a hands-on approach to project management (i.e., willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves”)Valuable QualificationsForeign language skills (French or Spanish, in particular)International work experienceCommunications agency experienceMaster’s degree in a related fieldExperience with Adobe Suite of creative tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or CanvaCompensation offered will be dependent on the hired title and level, ranging between 115-140k
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(e.g., immunization, HIV, tuberculosis, infectious diseases, cancer, non-communicable diseases and more)Manage relationships with global health stakeholders
(e.g., connect clients with stakeholders at the global, regional and local levels)Navigate complex issues
(e.g., global health financing, policy and access)GHS is headquartered in the United States (New York) with country offices that serve as regional hubs: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) / Latin America; United Kingdom (London) / Europe and the Middle East; Senegal (Dakar) / West Africa; South Africa (Johannesburg) / Southern Africa; Kenya (Nairobi) / East Africa; India (New Delhi) / Southeast Asia; Indonesia (Jakarta) / Southeast Asia and Oceania.We have strong relationships across regions with government, industry, media, academia and civil society stakeholders.About the RoleThe Director/Sr. Director will bring expertise in creative communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement and have experience working with the pharmaceutical industry. They will lead global teams, devise communications strategies, mobilize people to act, build expertise across wide-ranging topics and provide strategic advice to diverse clients.This is the ideal position for an intelligent, entrepreneurial, motivated and passionate senior
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.professional with a sophisticated understanding of an evolving global health and pharmaceutical environment and a strong background in developing and executing creative communications campaigns. The individual should possess excellent diplomatic and client relations skills, an energetic and flexible management style and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial environment.This is a full-time, New York-based position.Specific responsibilities include:CommunicationsMaking complex concepts accessible and actionable
to a wide audience by developing strategies for creating key messages, fact sheets, social media posts and other creative communications products, leveraging trends and mobilizing teams accordinglyBuilding strong relationships with top-tier media outlets
to secure impactful coverage on behalf of clients.Elevating the voices and expertise of high-level influencers
by polishing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews and providing ongoing counselAdvocacyIdentifying strategic moments and champions
to influence target stakeholders and amplify our clients’ goalsGetting partners on the same page
through careful coordination, relationship management and message alignmentOverseeing high-level events , including identifying invitees and speakers, and developing agendas or presentationsBuilding new coalitions of support for an issue
with dedicated outreach, organization and relationship managementClient/Project ManagementOverseeing
all major deliverables, including developing a vision and strategy and delegating work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentManaging
client relationships and accounts, ensuring needs are met, budgets are on-target and executive management is kept apprised of project developmentUnderstanding
background and nuance across our priority issue areas to form compelling arguments and provide strategic counsel to clientsCoaching
junior staff members on writing, client-facing interactions and time management skillsServing as a member
of the senior management team, helping drive business development, organizing and attending events and meetings with senior management and representing the firmRequired Qualifications7-10 years of work experience, preferably including time spent in or adjacent to the pharmaceutical industryDeep expertise in communications and media relationsExceptional writing ability with emphasis in persuasive writingExperience managing client relationships and mentoring teams to achieve ambitious resultsExperience managing budgetsCreative and collaborative management style with a hands-on approach to project management (i.e., willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves”)Valuable QualificationsForeign language skills (French or Spanish, in particular)International work experienceCommunications agency experienceMaster’s degree in a related fieldExperience with Adobe Suite of creative tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or CanvaCompensation offered will be dependent on the hired title and level, ranging between 115-140k
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