Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs (Health Policy)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, 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.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><h3><strong>More about the role:</strong></h3> <p>Burson is seeking an <strong>Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs</strong> to be based in Washington, DC.</p> <p>This role will serve as a policy and regulatory affairs counselor within Burson's Corporate & Public Affairs practice, with a primary focus on healthcare policy and regulatory issues. The Account Director will provide strategic counsel to clients navigating complex legislative, regulatory, and reputational environments, translating policy developments into integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.</p> <p>Healthcare policy expertise is critical for this role. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of how health policy is developed and influenced across Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, think tanks, patient advocacy organizations, media, and other key stakeholders within the broader Washington policy ecosystem. While healthcare will be the primary focus, the role will also support clients and opportunities across a range of policy-driven sectors including energy, infrastructure, sustainability, trade, and other highly regulated industries.</p> <p>This is a highly client-facing position requiring both policy fluency and exceptional communications skills. The ideal candidate can connect policy developments to business outcomes, translate complex issues into compelling narratives, and help clients proactively engage in policy conversations that shape markets, industries, and reputation.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to become immersed in multifaceted public affairs campaigns while playing a leading role in policy communications, stakeholder engagement, account growth, and business development.</p> <h3><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Serve as a health policy subject matter expert across a diverse portfolio of clients and new business opportunities.</li> <li>Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, identifying risks, opportunities, and implications for clients.</li> <li>Develop integrated communications strategies that align policy priorities, stakeholder engagement, reputation objectives, and business goals.</li> <li>Translate complex healthcare and public policy issues into clear, actionable recommendations for clients and stakeholders.</li> <li>Advise clients on policy-dri