Senior Communications Consultant
London – Hybrid or Remote
A specialist healthcare communications consultancy is seeking a Senior Scientific Communications Consultant (Associate Director / Director level) with 8+ years of experience in healthcare, medical, or PR communications. This London-based role offers hybrid or remote working options.
What you’ll be doing:
* Developing and delivering strategic scientific communications aligned with client business goals
* Creating medical communications strategies, advisory board planning, corporate narratives, thought leadership, and messaging for both internal and external audiences
* Partnering closely with senior client stakeholders, providing expert scientific counsel and strategic guidance
* Leading and motivating project teams to deliver high-quality communications on time and within budget
* Managing budgets, resources, and forecasting to ensure efficient project delivery
* Growing existing accounts organically and supporting new business opportunities
* Engaging confidently with senior pharmaceutical executives and navigating complex client environments
What you’ll bring:
* At least 8 years’ experience in healthcare PR, medical communications, public relations, or scientific communications
* Strong scientific knowledge, preferably in oncology, cell and gene therapy, obesity, or corporate/policy areas
* Proven ability to develop strategic communications that transform complex science into clear, impactful narratives
* Experience managing teams and projects, with excellent organisational and leadership skills
* Ability to work confidently in ambiguous situations and ask insightful, probing questions
* A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and client relationship skills
* Experience working on global or international accounts is highly desirable
This consultancy operates with the agility of a specialist agency but with access to extensive global resources. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level with a team that values strategy, science, and creativity, we’d love to hear from you.