Managing Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences Public Affairs | Strategic Communications

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

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.

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.

• 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 work streams, 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.
• Exhibit commercial excellence: overseeing/managing budgets, invoicing, etc.
• Generate and lead new business development efforts.
• Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients.
• Lead the business development, production,…