Managing Director, HCLS PA | Strategic Communications - FTI Consulting : Job Details

Title: Managing Director, Strategic Communications – Healthcare and Life Sciences Public Affairs

Location: Washington D.C.

About FTI

FTI Consulting offers its clients a multi-disciplinary, sector-focused approach to tackling complex public, corporate and government affairs challenges. We are a global business advisory firm with a 30-year track record providing strategic counsel, and acting as trusted advisors, on complex communication challenges to the management teams and Boards of Directors of public and private companies. This includes companies seeking to seize market opportunities, manage reputational crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate.

FTI Consulting Public Affairs

The US Public Affairs practice is comprised of 80+ professionals in Washington, DC and across the country, and is led by former House, Senate, White House and federal agency senior staff members, policy experts, press secretaries, journalists, and Congressional and Presidential campaign veterans. Our practitioners possess highly relevant public and government affairs experience and deep subject matter expertise in energy, industrials, health care, financial services, and technology. Together with our Financial Communications, Crisis and Litigation, and Corporate Reputation practices, we are uniquely qualified to help clients navigate complex challenges at the intersection of government and business.

Managing Director Position

We are currently seeking an entrepreneurial leader and proactive individual to join our team as a Managing Director in our Healthcare and Life Sciences Public Affairs practice. As a Managing Director, you will be skillful at leading new business opportunities, have the ability to develop and maintain strong “trusted advisor” relationships with clients, and effectively lead teams and collaborate with peers. You will have a demonstrable track record of working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and of expertly using media, direct advocacy, third parties, policy research and intelligence to advance companies' reputation and policy agenda. Your performance will be evaluated predominantly on three core components: 1.) Deliver outstanding communications counsel and work product to clients; 2.) Generate profitable, sustainable new business from prospective and existing clients; and 3.) Mentor and manage talent within the team.

What You'll Do

Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate (1) an excellent command of the legislative, regulatory and communications challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare and life sciences sector, broadly, and leading companies therein, specifically (2) working knowledge of/experience working in healthcare and life sciences related policy making circles in Washington, including relevant think tanks and trade associations, key trade and news media publications (3) practice leadership/management skills, and (4) exceptional work ethic.

Client Service

• Strategic Counsel: providing expert communications, advocacy, positioning and other strategic counsel to clients
• Account Management: managing overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Oversee project management efforts on client projects and workstreams, including market research, strategy formation, and content creation, such as conducting a multi-stakeholder materiality assessment
• Anticipate client needs and concerns and work proactively with colleagues to address them
• Identify creative ways to engage on core issues and create new opportunities for clients to advocate for key priorities through events, meetings, and partnerships
• Build and/or manage coalitions, maintain relationships with third-party stakeholders, and mobilize like-minded outside groups to advance client priorities

Business Development

• Generate and lead new business development efforts
• Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients
• Lead the business development, production, and continuous improvement of client proposals and practice marketing materials.
• Recognize and apply global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas
• Grow the public affairs practice through marketing and networking to showcase the expertise of FTI public affairs professionals
• Possess, develop and maintain relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business.
• Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications challenges
• Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel
• Anticipate potential challenges and evaluate strategies with senior management
• Work with a growing team across multiple locations to develop project deliverables
• Participate in thought leadership on emerging trends and issues
• Assist in mentoring, training, and integrating junior/new teammates and interns
• Lead overall client strategy, programming and execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of BA/BS from accredited college or university
• 10+ years of relevant legislative and/or regulatory experience, issues management, public policy advocacy, communications and/or media affairs experience
• Congressional, Executive Branch, trade association and/or trade journalism experience is beneficial
• Existing relationships within the healthcare and life sciences political and advocacy space is desirable
• On-the-record media affairs experience; relationships with industry-focused journalists is preferred
• Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects and portray calm in the face of difficult situations to clients and other team members
• Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required
• Outstanding work ethic, high-energy, a team-mindset, and strong time and priority management skills
• Strong proficiency and proven experience working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary and bonus plans
• Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
• Full package of benefits plans
• Corporate matching for charitable donations
• Potential for flexible working arrangements

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
• Job Family/Level: Op Level 5 - Managing Dir
• Employee Status: Regular