Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Capital Markets Communications, Strategic Communications

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About Strategic Communications

The Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting is one of the world's most highly regarded communications consultancies with a 30-year track record of designing and executing communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges. The Strategic Communications segment serves as trusted advisors to management teams and Boards of Directors seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate. Services of the Strategic Communications segment include financial communications, corporate reputation and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include M&A communications, crisis communications, issues management, litigation communications, corporate governance, shareholder activism, proxy advisory, restructuring communications, employee engagement, change communications, strategy consulting, research, as well as digital and creative communications.

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As a Director in our Healthcare & Life Sciences sector, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts, with a focus on the Healthcare & Life Sciences industry. As a successful Director, you will be responsible for managing both up and down within account teams to appropriately service corporate client communications and investor relations programs. You will interact with and provide communications support for 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:

Client Service

• Assess and develop positioning for clients; engage in capital markets communications and/or reputation work

• Develop and refine client strategies and appropriate messages

• Monitor, research and report on broad financial markets, industry trends, peer companies, client stock movements and media coverage

• Communicate investor relations recommendations to clients to inform strategy and maximize value

• 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

• Counsel clients about industry, company, and market developments as it pertains to corporate communications and investor relations

• Take a proactive approach and anticipate client needs

• Demonstrate insight into client needs and concerns

• Develop strong relationships with clients and become a trusted advisor to clients

• Establish and manage to client expectations

Strategy & Planning

• Assist senior team members in creatively preparing and executing communications strategies

• Identify emerging opportunities to add more value for the client

• Identify new business opportunities

• Anticipate potentially difficult situations and be able to evaluate strategies and alternatives with senior management

Team Contributions & Characteristics

• Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes and to assist others when needed

• Effectively manage competing demands for time

• Work with junior staff as a leader and demonstrate mentoring ability

• Actively support new business development efforts

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, finance, economics or English

• Minimum 5-7 years' full-time experience in the life sciences consulting or investor relations/communications industries

• Experience in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector is essential

• Excellent writing skills

Basic Qualifications

• Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to juggle multiple client accounts

• Ability to communicate information effectively and accurately, verbally or in writing

• A high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information

• Understanding of the corporate earnings process for public companies

• Understanding of the life sciences sector

• A strong work ethic and an ability to be a self-starter

• Computer proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Experience working in various social media channels

Why Strategic Communications?

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,400 employees located in 26 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields including: certified turnaround professionals, forensic accountants, corporate investigation specialists, intellectual property specialists, former political leaders, former chief executives, Nobel Laureate economists, banking and securities professionals, certified public accountants, e-discovery professionals, corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists, chartered financial analysts and industry experts. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. FTI Consulting was engaged to work on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades including the Bernie Madoff investment securities scandal, the Stanford Financial Group investigation, the 2010 Gulf oil spill crisis, the Major League Baseball steroid investigation, and high profile corporate restructurings including Lehman Brothers, General Motors and CIT, just to name a few.

FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please click here for more information.

FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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. Position Classification: Exempt.