Role – Senior Consultant Public Affairs, Healthcare Location – Berlin

Our work in Healthcare

We advise leading companies, from multinational corporations to fast-growing start-ups, on strategy issues and political communications. We have built special expertise in key core sectors.

In the healthcare team, our specialists have in-depth sector expertise of the German health care and reimbursement system including its structure and the contribution of the Joint Federal Committee (G- BA). Combined with the public affairs know-how and a strong network across politics, media, social institutions, foundations, science, think tanks etc. We are trusted partners to a number of healthcare companies, from pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology and digital health to start-ups.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Brunswick in Berlin, and help clients navigate the complex policy and stakeholder environment in the dynamic healthcare ecosystem.

We offer you the opportunity to accompany demanding projects and clients in an international team of bright minds and to contribute to the continued success and growth of our healthcare sector. We allow individuals to thrive by empowering you with a great deal of freedom and creativity in your work, while operating in a dynamic and international environment.

We support your personal development through internal training programs and regular feedback. Part of the working time is regularly performed remotely across all of our teams.

The role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Client Contribution & Handling

• Advise pharmaceutical and healthcare customers on a suitable market access and communication strategy for all those involved in the German and international market entry process (G-BA, IQWIG, patient relations, politics, health insurance companies, the public, associations, etc.)
• Provide relevant insights, guidance, and advice to clients in the areas of public affairs and corporate communications
• Serve as day-to-day client liaison, acting with discretion, maturity, and excellent judgment at all times
• Maintain and demonstrate awareness of broad industry trends affecting clients, particularly specific to the healthcare sector

Team Management

• Work with Partners and Directors on the management of client deliverables
• Manage and mentor junior team members to ensure excellent client work as well as professional growth and development opportunities
• Manage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role through the drafting, editing, and review process
• Plan and execute client announcements and events. Illustrative responsibilities include:
  • Strategic communications plan development
  • Preparation and coordination of strategic communications documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.
  • Day-of management of rollout / logistics
  • Media handling
• Oversee research assignments; work with junior team members to distill large amounts of information into impactful and concise points
• Organize stakeholder meetings and logistics, including client interactions with media and the political environment

Networking

• Proactively build a network of industry-relevant individuals
• Dedicate time and effort to building a network within Brunswick across our global offices, and with talent referrals who might enrich and strengthen the Brunswick team

Candidate Specification

The successful candidate will be able to/will possess:

• Professional experience in a consulting environment, a communications agency or in an association working with clients in the healthcare sector, or equivalent corporate experience (pharmaceutical or biotechnology)
• In-depth expertise of the German health care and reimbursement system including its structure and the contribution of the G-BA with the ability to develop and assess concepts for strategic interaction and communication with the various interest groups involved in the process
• Strong verbal communication skills both in German and English with high EQ levels and an engaging presentation style
• An affinity for digital topics and tools in view of the rapid digitization of the healthcare industry
• An existing network in the political environment and the ability to gain access to the media
• A good understanding of the influence of the media, politics and the public on companies and other organizations
• Think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to write thoughtful, well-structured content, considering the audience in style and tone of communications
• Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analysing and distilling complex information
• Question and challenge in a constructive way
• Act as energetic team player with strong self-motivation and experience in leading teams

About Brunswick Group

Brunswick is a critical issues firm. We advise the world’s leading companies on how to navigate the critical issues they face and engage with their critical stakeholders.

Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world more successfully. We help the leaders of the world’s great value-creating organizations operate successfully across the increasingly complex and fast-changing arenas of finance, politics and society at large.

Brunswick is one firm globally, operating as a single profit centre. This allows us to respond seamlessly and effectively to clients’ needs wherever they are in the world.

Background

Founded in London in 1987, Brunswick’s global partnership has grown organically to 27 offices in 18 countries. We began as a M&A and financial communications firm and, over time, expanded our capabilities to provide expert advice to our clients on a range of business critical issues. We invested in new offices, sector teams and practice groups including investor engagement; shareholder activism; governance; regulatory and public affairs, including geopolitical; crisis; litigation; social issues including climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion; cybersecurity, data and privacy; employee engagement; digital communications; opinion research and analysis, and creative services.

Our CEO is Neal Wolin, based in Washington, D.C. Our Chairman is Sir Alan Parker, based in London.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick’s culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength – our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.

Brunswick is an equal opportunities employer and our Equal Opportunities Policy is available on request.

If you have any questions about the job offer, please contact us by Email:
careersgermany@brunswickgroup.com.

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