Account Director- International Health Policy

Account Director, International About Incisive Health Incisive Health is an award-winning healthcare policy, public affairs and communications consultancy operating across the UK, Europe and International markets. We design and deliver programmes that shape policy, influence decision-making and, ultimately, improve the lives of people living with different conditions. Our work supports clients to navigate complex policy environments and achieve meaningful change for populations worldwide.

Our International team works with global organisations to shape health policy and improve access to care worldwide. We support clients with policy landscaping, strategy development, advocacy, coalition building and capability strengthening across multiple geographies and therapeutic areas. We bring the combined expertise of our access, communications and medical divisions across Inizio to deliver integrated programmes at scale, meeting some of the biggest challenges facing global life science companies today.

We are part of Inizio, a global partner to the life sciences industry. Inizio brings together over 10,000 experts across clinical development and commercialisation, supporting many of the world’s leading life sciences organisations. Together, we help organisations accelerate the journey from innovation to patient access - anticipating challenges, reducing barriers and ensuring that life-changing treatments reach the people who need them most.

The role #LI-GK As an Account Director in our International team, you will lead complex client programmes, provide strategic counsel to clients and colleagues, and play a central role in driving the growth of our international business. You will work with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders, including global pharmaceutical companies, multilateral organisations and NGOs, supporting them to navigate evolving health policy landscapes and achieve meaningful impact for patients and populations worldwide. This is a highly strategic and varied role.

You could be leading the development of a global policy strategy for a major pharmaceutical company one week and guiding stakeholder engagement around a significant international health summit the next. Alongside client leadership, you will play an important role in developing our people, growing our business and shaping the future direction of the International team.

Key Responsibilities

Client leadership account management Lead client accounts, including strategy development, and oversee the successful delivery of programmes, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard Direct the development of high-quality client deliverables, ensuring consistency, quality and strategic alignment Provide oversight across multiple workstreams and account teams, ensuring seamless delivery and client satisfaction Strategic counsel policy leadership Act as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, providing insight, counsel and actionable recommendations on complex policy and public affairs challenges Monitor and interpret major policy, political and healthcare developments across key markets and therapeutic areas Share insights proactively across the business, identifying opportunities and implications for clients Team leadership people development Coach, mentor and line manage team members, supporting their professional growth and performance Lead the day-to-day management of project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective resource management Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture Business development growth Lead the development of proposals, pitches and strategic growth opportunities Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new business acquisition Build and maintain a strong external network to generate market intelligence and business opportunities Contribute to the strategic growth and positioning of the International team Team culture contribution Contribute to in