Senior Director (Public Affairs / Advocacy)

OVID Health is an independent award-winning health communications consultancy specialising in public affairs, PR and patient advocacy. We’re a top three independent health comms agency and our ambition is to be the world’s leading independent health campaigns consultancy by 2030.

The Health Change Makers:

The home of activists, campaigners, advocates, champions and reformers.

• We execute campaigns powered by partnerships, communications and policy to improve the well-being of people and nations worldwide;
• We champion everyone’s right to live their healthiest life and create work that connects patients, policymakers and industry to drive real change.

Could you be our next Health Change Maker?

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for another Senior Director who will play a critical role in shaping our next chapter, both for our clients and for our team.

About You

We're looking for an exceptional individual who brings deep credibility, strong values and a commercial mindset to help lead OVID's continued growth.

You will be a highly-trusted senior operator, equally comfortable advising at board-level, leading complex client accounts and contributing to the strategic direction of the agency. You will align with our values - collaborative, trusted and kind - and play an active role in shaping our culture as a member of the senior leadership team.

You will bring strong experience in UK and international public affairs & advocacy, alongside the ability to lead integrated programmes for global pharmaceutical clients. You will understand how to navigate complex stakeholder environments and can translate insight into clear, actionable strategies.

You will have a proven track record of winning and growing business through your network - from originating opportunities to converting them into long-term client partnerships, and will be motivated to play a leading role in the agency’s commercial success.

This is a role for someone who wants to build, lead and make a lasting impact: on clients, on the team, and on the future of OVID Health.

You must have:

1. Strong alignment with OVID’s values.

2. Significant experience in UK public affairs, with the credibility to represent OVID with senior clients and stakeholders.

3. Experience leading advocacy programmes, ideally within pharma, including exposure to global accounts in public affairs.

• A proven ability to win new business, convert opportunities, and drive organic account growth;
• A strong network of contacts across policy, healthcare and life sciences;
• Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate complex challenges into clear client solutions;
• Experience in line management, with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.

4. A desire to contribute beyond client work - shaping strategy, strengthening culture and leading company-wide initiatives.

• Commercial acumen, including understanding of revenue growth, resourcing and account profitability.