Associate Director, Telecommunications Business Development

Brunswick Group

OPPORTUNITY As an Associate in Brunswick’s Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) team, you will advise some of the world’s most high-profile and fastest-growing technology companies, directly supporting clients to develop and execute high-impact communications programmes and navigate their most critical moments. You will drive execution on accounts, focusing on the delivery of workstreams and proactive development of ideas, and play a central coordinating role on your client teams. You will build a wide internal network across our international offices and specialisms to share, develop and deliver the best examples of work for Brunswick and your clients. You will bring a substantial external network, either in media, political and regulatory, industry or broader advisory circles. ABOUT THE ROLE * Drive execution and team coordination on client accounts within Brunswick’s Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector team, managing workflow and key work outputs (e.g. running client calls, management of junior colleagues, drafting and reviewing advice notes, drafting campaign plans, roll-out announcements). * Advise TMT clients across a range of issues and communications disciplines, focusing on financial situations (M&A, IPO, restructurings, financial calendar communications), with the support of Directors/Partners, and drawing on independent experience and insights. * Understand complex sector issues and the attitude of media, politicians/regulators, NGOs and other stakeholder groups. * Manage complex media and policy-related interactions, using advanced knowledge and experience of engaging with media and other stakeholder landscapes. * Play a central role in team management and culture, including day-to-day management and development of junior team members (Account Directors and Executives), managing upwards (Directors and Partners) to ensure the timely delivery of client work, and supporting smooth team transitions. * Alongside the Director and/or Partner, serve as primary point of contact for your clients. * Play an active role in securing new business, by drafting proposals and letters of engagement, and a central role in pitch drafting, development and execution. * Foster a network of journalist and stakeholder contacts and relationships, proactively building a network to identify new business prospects and external stakeholders who may provide insights or lead advocacy for clients. * Together with Partners and Directors, proactively drive the strategic growth of Brunswick’s TMT offer to clients. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 5 – 8 years of relevant experience either working in agency or in an advisory role within technology, media or telecommunications businesses, consulting experience advising clients in this space, or within the media, political, or regulatory industry with a clear interest in this sector. * An understanding of the interplay between corporates, the financial community, the political and regulatory arena, and media stakeholders. * Significant experience in financial and corporate communications, corporate positioning or campaigning. * Experience developing strategies that can translate into programmes with real sustained impact and supporting listed companies and understanding of investor attitudes is a bonus. * Experience engaging with media, with established media relationships and evidence of engaging successfully with media landscape in the UK and Europe to land high impact results for clients. * Impeccable verbal and written communicator with high EQ levels and an engaging presentation style. * A natural team-worker and relationship-builder who prefers to work in a collegiate way in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. * Proven project and/or programme management experience. * A balance of creative and analytical thinking, bringing rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail. * A global perspective and able to thrive in international businesses or organisations. WHY JOIN US Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of  employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.    Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

Research Partnership

About us:   We invite you to come grow with us.   Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.   Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.   About the team:   Our custom research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.   The team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.   Our studies are typically multi-market, encompassing Europe, North America and Emerging Markets. We believe that exposure to a wide range of healthcare systems – and different cultural approaches to healthcare – helps our researchers to offer the most impactful, commercially-relevant insights to our clients.   Your primary role: * Lead research projects and project teams with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs * Act as a key day-to-day client contact, building strong relationships and presenting findings and recommendations * Shape client recommendations and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions * Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including independently writing proposals and contributing to pitches * Drive organic growth within existing clients and contribute to revenue generation * Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior team members; contribute to performance feedback and development * Support senior leadership (Directors/VPs) on broader account strategy and commercial decisions * Lead qualitative elements such as moderation (e.g., pilot interviews and beyond), where applicable * Contribute to internal initiatives, including training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing   About You:   Your skills and experience: * 5–7+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative custom primary market research * Experience in the life sciences sector * Strong client engagement and relationship management skills * Experience contributing to business development and proposal writing * Proven ability to independently lead projects and manage multiple workstreams * Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client business challenges * Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written * Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines * Experience with advanced analytics, SPSS, SAS, and/or Q is a plus   Ideal profile: * Proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Collaborative team player * Communicates ideas clearly and effectively * Motivated to continue developing strategic and commercial skillset   Life at Research Partnership:   We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:   * A relaxed and friendly working environment * Social events - including a summer day out and end of year party, along with regular social events after office hours * Fundraising and charity events – we support Forever Angels, a children's charity whose aim is to care for abandoned babies in Tanzania, Africa   Employee Benefits:   * Remote and hybrid work options * A comprehensive training and development program * Opportunities for internal advancement * Annual salary and promotion review * Paid time off * 401(k) plan with employee match * Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance plans, including heath savings and flexible spending accounts * Company paid life insurance * Short term/long term disability * Commuter reimbursement accounts * Employee assistance programs     Our Pledge At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.     Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership   Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.    Further information:   This is a full-time role. You can choose to work out of our NYC, SF or Yardley, PA (Philadelphia) office for as many days out of the week as you’d like or work remotely The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation $120,000—$130,000 USD Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Research Partnership

About us:   We invite you to come grow with us.   Inizio Ignite, Research Partnership   Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.   Our Research Partnership healthcare market research team provides research and insights to inform and power healthcare decisions. Serving a variety of clients across the lifecycle, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary syndicated and custom research) and brand tracking (ATU). Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.    About the team:   Our Custom Research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.   The team is not split into silos by client or therapy area, so you will be empowered to develop broad expertise across the healthcare landscape and will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of expert senior researchers and gain exposure to the full suite of research tools and techniques covered by the team.   The Singapore team operates as an APAC hub, working alongside colleagues in our international offices in Europe and Asia. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with people from across the global business.   Your primary role:   * The purpose of this role is to partner with the existing Directors to help lead, plan and manage clients and projects, and to ensure the growth, development and management of the team * You will play a leading role in delivering a major quantitative brand tracking project for a regional client * To provide leadership direction and management expertise in terms of growing and sustaining the business through the development and execution of group strategies, product development and sales growth plans * Line management of midlevel staff * Involvement in talent acquisition and assessing potential new staff   About You…   Your skills and experience:   * At least 7 years of experience in primary market research, including within the healthcare industry * Have significant experience in leading projects and client management * Capable business developer and relationship manager with new and existing clients * Expertise with both qualitative and quantitative research techniques * Fluency in Mandarin Chinese or Japanese is highly desirable   Ideal profile: * You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach * You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation * You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues * You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion * You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career   Life at Research Partnership:   We love what we do and continuously strive for innovation and creativity. We believe everyone should continuously be learning and provide:   * A comprehensive training and development programme, providing both structured and hands-on training in order for you to develop and build your career as a pharmaceutical market researcher * A relaxed, non-bureaucratic, friendly working environment where employee performance is recognised and rewarded * Social events - including team day out and end-of-year party, along with social events after office hours   Further information:   This is a full-time role, working in a hybrid pattern (2 days per week in the office) at our fantastic location in Singapore.   Our Pledge   At Research Partnership, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.   #LI-JF1 Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.