Account Director, Healthcare

Brunswick Group is seeking an Account Director with strategic communications advisory expertise within the Healthcare sector to join our New York office. Account Directors are able to leverage their own specialized skills and backgrounds while operating in Brunswick’s generalist environment.  

• Client Contribution & Handling
  • Has a strong working relationship with the client and has earned their trust 
    Produce high quality client account ‘essentials’ (materials development, agendas/recaps, media backgrounders, media reports, research/audits) 
  • Provides day-to-day support and continuity for multiple large, retained clients in the Healthcare sector as well as for new projects as they arise
  • Serves as a member of the Financial Situations team with healthcare experience, contributing to high-volume project work and urgent transaction-related assignments, including bringing knowledge and perspectives of healthcare investors
  • Acts as an internal resource and coordinator on Healthcare sector initiatives, helping manage new business development, healthcare reporters and news tracking, advice memo development, healthcare marketing events planning, internal communications, and sector knowledge sharing
  • Develops press releases, Q&As and key message documents 
  • Manages upwards to ensure the team are fully informed and prepared for client work 
  • Contributes to brainstorms and pitch preparation (including research and drafting) 
  • Thinks on a strategic and tactical level about client issues and account development 
  • Actively feeds through market intelligence to the client 
  • Proactively contributes to the development of the account in terms of ideas, direction and content 
• Contribution to the Community
  • Maintains strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and responsiveness across multiple time-sensitive engagements
  • Draws insights and opportunities from their networks 
  • Contributes to business development initiatives (e.g. research and analysis, meetings, action items, monitoring and distributing sector news) 
  • Actively seeks out new business opportunities with existing clients and with new clients 
  • Participates in and contributes to training sessions for interns / new joiners where appropriate 
• Teamwork and Collaborative Approach
  • Acts as the ‘eyes and the ears’ of the team, always aware of team workstreams/movements/ deadlines 
  • Shares ideas, knowledge and recommendations with the wider team 
  • Goes beyond the brief 
  • Earns the respect of their peers/colleagues and treats people with respect; leads by example 
  • Where relevant, takes their ‘Buddy’ role seriously and does it well 
• Communication Skills – Engagement with Media and Other Audiences
  • Has a deep understanding of the client’s media universe and the key contacts within it 
  • Has an established network of media and other stakeholder contacts within the cultural and corporate sectors 
  • Is well-informed on all relevant sector/client newswires and key media; proactively monitoring and sharing coverage 
  • Actively seeks to establish relationships with journalists and/or other audiences Handles difficult media issues with ease 
  • Provides input into media strategy to identify new angles and sells stories to a range of different media 

At Brunswick, we seek smart and curious individuals dedicated to learning and growth. We value potential, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Standout Account Director candidates demonstrate:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • At least 4-7 years of relevant work experience; corporate communications or agency experience a plus 
  • Understanding of HHS/FDA/health regulators, health policy, drug development, therapeutic areas, etc.
  • Familiarity with the media landscape and healthcare reporters
  • Knowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg and other research resources 
  • Excellent writing and communication skills 
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Problem-solving abilities 
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively 
  • Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters 
  • International work experience or knowledge a plus
• Ideal Candidate
  • A rising advisor with experience counseling clients on business-critical issues within the healthcare sector.
  • Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environments 
  • Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence 
  • Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit 
  • Terrific sense of humor 

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package: 

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.

Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email [email protected].

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. 

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.  

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.