Syneos Health Communications
Associate Director, Policy and Access
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Associate Director, Policy and Access
Senior Associate Director – Policy & Access (Healthcare Policy & Market Access)
Role Overview
Are you passionate about healthcare policy, market access, and systems evolution? Join Syneos Health, a leading international consultancy, to help shape the future of healthcare access for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and expand our growing Policy & Access practice within PR & External Affairs. This Europe-based role offers the opportunity to: -Champion strategic policy and access solutions. -Work collaboratively with global teams across pharmaceutical, biotech, public affairs, and market access. -Drive business and practice growth while mentoring emerging talent. -Shape thought leadership and operational excellence in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Ideal candidates bring clinical or market access expertise, consultancy prowess, and a growth-focused, relationship-driven approach.
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a strategic leader with:
🔹 Significant experience in:
- Health policy, market access, healthcare systems, reimbursement (HTA), or related fields.
- Leading client programs and advising pharma, biotech, or healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrated success in business development and organic growth.
🔹 Proven skills in:
- Navigating uncertainty and aligning clients with complex public policy, access, and healthcare ecosystem challenges.
- Building trusted partnerships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
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🔹 Attributes that distinguish candidates:
- Intellectual curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
- A proactive, growth-oriented approach to identifying opportunities.
- Collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and functions.
- Openness to innovation, including AI and advanced analytical tools.
Advantageous experience includes:
- Expertise in Europe, LATAM, or APAC policy/access environments.
- Proven track record in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) or evidence generation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Client Success
- Lead high-impact policy and access programs for pharma and biotech clients.
- Provide strategic advice on global healthcare policy, market access, and system navigation.
- Drive new business development and organic growth initiatives.
Team & Practice Development
- Collaborate with teams in PR, External Affairs, Medical Communications, and others to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Support team growth through mentorship, coaching, and career development.
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Stay ahead of emerging trends in healthcare policy, access, and technology.
- Contribute thought leadership and explore new capabilities for the practice.
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Measuring Success
Syneos Health measures success through measurable impact, growth, and collaboration:
📊 Client Impact
✔ High-stakes strategic counsel driving client objectives. ✔ Deep, trusted relationships with clients—elevated to a valued advisor status.
📈 Practice Growth
✔ Contribution to revenue through new business and scaled services. ✔ Expansion of capabilities, thought leadership, and client-facing skills.
🤝 Collaborative Synergy
✔ Cross-functional leadership across Syneos’s global networks. ✔ Integrated solutions combining policy, access, advocacy, and communications expertise.
🌱 Leadership & Culture
✔ Mentorship driving team capabilities. ✔ Reinforcement of Syneos’s adaptive, inclusive, and impact-driven culture.
About Syneos Health
Syneos Health fosters a "no walls, no limits" culture, empowering employees to thrive beyond experience norms. We’re an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and transferable skills beyond traditional pathways.
Our philosophy: Work here matters everywhere. Every contribution drives change.
Apply today if you’re eager to shape healthcare’s future and build a multidisciplinary practice that delivers real impact.
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