Associate Director, Global Ethics and Business Integrity (Health and Life Sciences)

Company Description

Crowell & Moring International (CMI) is a global government relations, public policy, and public affairs consulting firm that helps clients shape the international business environment to support innovation, sustainable growth, and commercial competitiveness. Our global ethics and business integrity team operates at the forefront of these efforts, supporting innovative industries and organizations set foundational ethics policies and address leading ethical dilemmas, especially in the digital age. We are a longstanding and respected partner with governments and civil society in the U.S. and worldwide on the advancement of strategies and policies that encourage ethical conduct, which not only help to prevent corruption and a loss of societal trust, but also drive new opportunities and a level playing field.  

When issues demand it, we also bring to bear the resources and expertise of our attorney colleagues within our parent organization, C&M, an international law firm with approximately 625 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. C&M has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, London, Doha, Shanghai and Brussels.

Our clients span from major multinational companies to next wave startups, and include global industry associations, governments, and international organizations. The CMI team is acknowledged as experts in crafting unique public policy initiatives in partnership with industry associations, academics, NGOs, and other stakeholders. The firm leverages its network of key government officials and senior business executives to help shape innovative policies and manage the emerging issues that will define sustainable economic growth.

For more information, please visit www.cmintl.com.
 

Job Description

The Associate Director, Global Ethics and Business Integrity (Health and Life Sciences) will join Crowell & Moring International’s (CMI) expanding and highly collaborative global ethics and business integrity team. This position is based in CMI’s office in Washington, DC or in one of the U.S. offices of our affiliate law firm Crowell & Moring LLP (C&M) in New York, Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Orange County, California. The position may be partially remote for the right candidate.

The position provides a highly unique consulting opportunity to guide leading health industries and organizations in the design and implementation of ethical business practices that are essential in upholding patient trust, attracting investment, protecting shareholder value, and securing a level playing field around the world. 

Those interested in this opportunity should open the team link and review the two-page summary before applying.

Global Health Ethics and Business Integrity

The Associate Director will be responsible for serving several client accounts and producing diverse work products for top executives and collaborating partners. The Associate Director will also be responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships through prioritizing trust and an unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and agility. The position reports to the Senior Director who leads a growing program for global ethics and business integrity within CMI. The program is positioned for significant expansion to meet current and future client needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Communications:
•    Takes full responsibility for and exhibits mastery when crafting written work products and presenting advice. Diverse knowledge of content creation and delivery platforms is a plus.
•    Regularly and independently communicates advice and solutions. Able to handle high-stakes and/or impromptu verbal communications effectively, including with large audiences, while instilling confidence in their ability to advocate interests persuasively and effectively.

Research, Analysis, and Judgement:
•    Operates autonomously, critically evaluates the analyses of others, finalizes their own advice, and demonstrates practical problem-solving. Able to execute effective strategies and draw on knowledge of client and partner goals in order to achieve their objectives.
•    Swiftly and comprehensively considers options, secures crucial input, and makes decisions that move matters forward while helping others look ahead and understand consequences. 
•    Makes preliminary decisions and recommendations on challenging issues, engaging with the Senior Director on decisions and recommendations with broader implications for the team.
•    Collaborates with colleagues, clients, and partners