We are looking to hire an Associate Director with health policy and communications experience to join our healthcare team in Munich, Berlin or Frankfurt.
This role is a strategic account leader responsible for managing and growing client relationships within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. This role focuses on leading integrated corporate communications and policy activities, multistakeholder and advocacy campaigns, and the creation and execution of communication plans for health clients. The Associate Director supervises project teams, ensures project excellence, and drives both organic and new business growth in the healthcare practice.
This role provides exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects and international clients within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, with the chance to collaborate across global teams and offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
APCO is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development and which offers structured training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- At least 6 years’ experience in healthcare, public affairs and strategic communications campaign experience in Germany.
- R esponsible for the management of multiple client relationships. Solid project management experience, including overseeing a team and multiple deliverables, providing clear and concise feedback to maintain high standards.
- Demonstrated success formulating and leading strategic engagements with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strategic abilities, have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to mentor and develop consulting skills in others.
- Proven track record in developing and leading new business generation initiatives and driving successful organic growth.
Full proficiency in both German and English
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We are recognized as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing:
- The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects (national and international) with some of the industry’s best and brightest
- A collegial and collaborative work environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world
- The opportunity to visit and work from our other global offices and the opportunity for Global Exchanges
- Clear career paths, ongoing internal & external training, and access to our global Learning Platform
- Hybrid work arrangements, a supportive team, collaboration across all levels, and a truly open culture
- A competitive compensation and benefits package with perks around mobility, mental health, pension, and your personal & professional development
