Director of Policy

Who We Are Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. More About The Role We are a diverse team of 40+ healthcare communications specialists who thrive on curiosity, the thrill of a challenge, good old-fashioned fun, and working in partnership with clients to improve the health of the world, one brilliant idea at a time. Our team delivers global, EMEA, and UK integrated marketing communications solutions for many of the world's leading healthcare companies. The breadth of our work is limitless — from traditional media campaigns, data-driven communications, and brand launches to multi-channel digital and social media programmes, influencer campaigns, disease awareness initiatives, patient apps, patient advocacy partnerships, and multi-award-winning corporate repositioning and crisis management. If it's led by insight or data, nothing is out of reach. We are proud to have been named EMEA Healthcare Consultancy of the Year multiple times and have won awards across social media, PR, Marketing, Innovation, Digital, and Influencer categories — remarkable recognition, especially when competing against the best campaigns from less-regulated industries. Working here is a chance to change lives, including your own. We are a supportive team with a warm, friendly, and social culture. Through our Personal Development Programme (PDP), ongoing training, and mentorship, we nurture our people to be their very best. Our London Office Burson employs over 450 people in the UK. Our stunning Southwark offices span two floors of the WPP Campus at Rose Court, with a roof terrace offering panoramic views of London, and a bar/restaurant area perfect for client meetings and socialising with colleagues across the wider agency and other WPP companies. What You'll Do NICE appraisal pathways, MHRA authorisation processes and wider regulatory reform. Strategic Counsel: Serve as a trusted adviser on critical policy, regulatory and market access issues including: Stakeholder Engagement: Design and deliver engagement programmes with government, regulators, NHS bodies, patient organisations and expert opinion leaders. Issue Management: Identify emerging risks, policy shifts and regulatory challenges that could affect the client's licence to operate. Content Development: Produce high quality policy analysis, market access insight, consultation responses, position papers and senior level presentations Reporting and Analysis: Track and interpret developments across UK health policy, pricing and reimbursement, HTA, and regulatory reform, providing clear and actionable insights. Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across health policy, corporate communications and integrated campaign teams. Pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement frameworks. UK life sciences industrial strategy and relevant government initiatives. Global, EU and UK market access routes, HTA processes and barriers to uptake. Experience That Contributes To Success Life Sciences Expertise: Strong understanding of how pharmaceutical companies operate in the UK, including policy drivers, regulatory frameworks, funding routes and health system decision making. Market Access Experience: Direct involvement in market access strategy, HTA engagement, value and access communications or pricing and reimbursement projects. Policy Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Global and UK processes, government decision making and legislation that shapes the health and life sciences environment. Relationships: Established network across government, arm's length bodies, regulators, health organisations and patient groups. Proven leadership in public affairs, policy, or communications within healthcare or life sciences. Translating complex regulatory or policy topics into clear, actionable strategies. Leading high-performing teams and multi-stakeholder projects. You Belong At Burson Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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