Practice Head, Healthcare

Eurasia Group, the world's top political risk management firm, is looking for a senior, high-caliber professional to lead its Healthcare Practice.

Companies see acute risks and rare opportunities from politics around the globe. As businesses invest and operate globally, the ability to foresee and manage political risks becomes critical. The need to understand how politics can impact strategy, risk management and operational decision-making is particularly acute for firms within the healthcare space.

As Eurasia Group’s Healthcare Practice Head, you will be responsible for leading the firm’s research and analysis on public health as well as healthcare industry-related issues – including pharma, medical devices and medtech. You will also help build Eurasia Group’s client leadership and expertise in that industry, forge long-lasting, trust-based client relationships and deliver tailored solutions to top healthcare companies around the world. Combining the rich knowledge base of Eurasia Group’s research platform of country analysts with your authoritative expertise, analytical skills and assertiveness, you will work closely with top global clients to help them navigate uncertainty and develop solutions that turn political risks into unique opportunities.

Responsibilities

**Lead Eurasia Group’s research and analysis on global public health issues, particularly regarding COVID-19

**Lead Eurasia Group’s research and analysis on healthcare industry issues at a global and key-market level, including regulatory policy/enforcement, healthcare reform, pricing, supply chains, R&D and IP issues

** Lead and grow Eurasia Group’s portfolio of clients in healthcare

**Collaborate on country-level research and analysis

**Structure and develop tailored client solutions, business insights and recommendations

Qualifications

**Post-graduate degree in life sciences and/or political science or a policy-related field **Proven experience and success in a senior leadership position in healthcare and public health policy

**Proven technical expertise and/or experience in life sciences **Proven experience and success in prospecting, leading and managing a portfolio of clients and senior client executives

**Proven ability to independently manage projects and teams

**Eligibility to work in the US and/or the UK

About Eurasia Group

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm. Our mission is to help investors, companies, and public-sector institutions capitalize on the opportunities and manage the risks created by politics around the world.

How to apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter (plain text, PDF, or MS Word documents only) via the link below. The resume evaluation process will take place on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.

Perks of working at Eurasia Group: 

· An amazing mission -- to help our clients capitalize on the opportunities and manage the risks created by the impact of politics on markets around the world. 

· The opportunity to work with a talented and entrepreneurial team in a global environment. 

· Flexible work environment, with contemporary offices located in New York (Flatiron), DC (DuPont Circle) and London (Clerkenwell). 

· PTO bank of 23 days, 10 paid holidays and 2 summer Fridays. 

· A strong belief in work-life balance. 

· Competitive salary plus incentive compensation plan. 

· Rich benefits package – EG contributes 82-90% to medical and dental premiums, 100% employer-paid LTD, STD and life insurance, 401(k) plus fully vested employer match and pre-tax commuter benefits. 

· Business casual dress code. 

· Employee referral program that begins at $1000. 

Eurasia Group is an equal opportunity employer.