POSITION: Health Portfolio Lead (SVP/EVP), Corporate Healthcare, Health Policy & Public AffairsPRACTICE: HealthLOCATION: BrusselsRole SummaryWe are looking for a Health Portfolio Lead (SVP/EVP) to lead our impressive Health team in Brussels. You will lead a team of EU & Global health communications and policy specialists whilst also building on the success of WS in corporate healthcare; to expand and propel the business forward. As part of this, we are looking for a candidate who can bring fresh thinking, new business opportunities and prospects in pharma and health and a proven track record in securing new business.Your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the client portfolio, including large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, patient advocacy groups and medical societies. You will be the senior point of contact for clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective integrated communications and advocacy strategies. As a leader, you are responsible for maintaining client satisfaction, managing client relationships, and ensuring that projects are executed in alignment with the clients’ expectations & goals.The Health Portfolio Lead will also take charge of resource allocation for their clients, taking into account the budgets & the required skill sets working in close collaboration with the expertise leads. This involves understanding the expertise required for each project and communicating these needs to the appropriate expertise leads.New Business & Growth ResponsibilityThe Health Portfolio Lead will be responsible for expanding the services offered to existing clients. You will identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional services (from our expertise) that align with the clients’ evolving needs. By maintaining a deep understanding of our clients’ industries and challenges, you can proactively propose innovative strategies that showcase WS Brussels’ value and expertise.CLIENT AND WORK:- Client Portfolio Leadership: Leads and assumes responsibility for their portfolio ensuring client-centric approach in all aspects.- Strategic Advisor: Serves as trusted advisor to senior clients within their portfolio.- Resourcing: Enables high-quality client deliverables by effectively collaborating with Expertise Leads.- Portfolio P&L: Is responsible for the portfolio P&L with a growth mindset.LEADERSHIP AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT:- Reporting lines: Reports to the Head of Client. Manages account leads & portfolio team members.- People Management: Provides coaching, line management, feedback, and support to team members in their portfolio.- Talent Acquisition & Hiring: Leads Talent Acquisition as main hiring manager for the health portfolio.GROWTH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:- Growth & New Business: Drives the growth strategy for their portfolio in collaboration with agency leadership.- Organic growth: Creates opportunities for organic growth & synergies.- Financial acumen: Collaborates with agency leadership to meet the portfolio’s financial goals.- Industry knowledge: Advances industry/sector leadership and drives agency reputation.BUSINESS ACUMEN:- Market Understanding: Maintain a deep understanding of industry dynamics and emerging trends.What do we offer?Weber Shandwick Brussels offers invaluable opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals to grow as Public Affairs professionals. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits (mobile phone, group insurance, hospitalization & extra medical costs insurance, a representation allowance, lunch vouchers), 20 days annual leave + 10 days extra legal holidays, and flexible working (including up to 6 weeks working from abroad).We are a global company so we offer the advantages of a big firm, including leading-edge AI and analytics tools and the resources to invest in your personal and professional growth. But, at our heart, we still have the spirit of the small company we used to be: entrepreneurial, ambitious, fun.About usWeber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses, and organizations in major markets around the world.Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr