Who We Are FTI Consulting offers its clients a multi-disciplinary, sector-focused approach to tackling complex public, corporate and government affairs challenges. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. We are a global business advisory firm providing strategic counsel, and acting as trusted advisors, on complex... more details
Who We Are
FTI Consulting offers its clients a multi-disciplinary, sector-focused approach to tackling complex public, corporate and government affairs challenges. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. We are a global business advisory firm 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.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
As a Director in our Healthcare & Life Sciences sector, you will take an active role in promoting the day-to-day management of client accounts. This person will align with both the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector, as well as our Corporate Reputation team. FTI Consulting’s Corporate Reputation practice partners with our clients to design and execute multi-stakeholder campaigns that build confidence, enhance positioning and help elicit action among key stakeholder groups.
As a successful Director, you will be responsible for managing both up and down within account teams to appropriately service client communications programs. You will interact with and provide communications at client companies; develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations; draft documents for client use (including communications plans, strategy memos, press releases, interview preparation memos, etc.); provide perspective to clients on internal, peer, and market developments as such pertains to the media and marketplace; regularly plan for media interaction and converse with the media and investment communities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
What You’ll Do
Client Service
Assess and develop positioning for clients; engage in reputation and/or change management work
Develop and refine client strategies and appropriate messages
Monitor, research, and report on industry trends or healthcare issues, peer companies and media coverage
Identify strategic opportunities to further the clients’ reputation
Be prepared to mitigate risk and take advantage of opportunities based on regulatory or business developments
Client Relationships / Account Management
Assist account leads with managing programs on a day-to-day basis; operate with minimal supervision and lead workstreams
Counsel clients about industry, company, and market developments
Help clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity
Strategy & Planning
Assist senior team members in creatively developing, preparing, and executing communications
Identify emerging opportunities to add more value for the client
Anticipate potentially difficult situations and be able to evaluate strategies and alternatives with senior management
Team Contributions & Characteristics
Work with junior staff as a leader and demonstrate mentoring ability
Actively support new business development efforts
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, or related business field
Minimum 5+ years of work experience at a communications agency, a relevant in-house communications team (specializing in healthcare) or something similar
Healthcare & Life Sciences sector knowledge is required
Strong media relations skills and relationships are required
This role requires travel to clients and FTI office(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Solid grasp of healthcare landscape
Demonstrated development of a professional network and experience with healthcare media contacts
Experience with media database tools and pitching media to secure client coverage
Experience with media database tools and pitching media to secure client coverage
Proven project management skills and the ability to proactively support/counsel key client relationships
Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to juggle multiple client accounts
Ability to convey information effectively and accurately, verbally or in writing
A high level of integrity and convey to confidential information
· Computer proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
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Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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