Associate Director, Head of Healthcare Industry

Location:	New York
Job Code:	52
# of openings:	1
Description
The World Economic Forum USA is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a non-profit business league (approved §501(c)6 of the IRS code) and based in New York, the World Economic Forum USA is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. It is the North American affiliate of the World Economic Forum, a non-profit foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. As a result of the successful growth of our organization, we are now searching for a: HEAD OF HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIES The Healthcare Industry Partnership Programme offers industry leaders the opportunity to engage with a community of peers to identify and address critical issues in global health. Led by CEOs from all sectors of the healthcare industry (pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, health insurers, providers, etc.), the Healthcare Industry Partnership Programme delivers industry value consistent with the Forum’s mission. You will lead the management of relationships with the healthcare companies that are Members and Partners of the Forum, and identify and develop new partnerships. You will ensure the engagement and integration of Healthcare Industry Members and Partners into the Forum’s activities and further develop and manage the industry partnership programmes and value proposition. You will conduct world-class programmes enabling industry leaders to address their key issues in a multistakeholder environment, and lead the development of a world-class knowledge network that will provide advice and insight on the key issues facing the healthcare industry. You will serve as a lead member of the Healthcare Industry team and interact in this capacity with the World Economic Forum leadership team as appropriate. You have a Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent, and 7-10 years’ professional experience in a relevant area in the healthcare industry, including a senior line or staff position, preferably in a major multinational corporation, that offered a broad view of key industry issues. Alternatively, a senior consulting experience with substantial exposure to and visibility within this industry segment would be considered. You need to be a strategic, mature, effective, collaborative and highly credible leader with the personality and gravitas to be considered a peer by top-level management of global companies. You have an international mindset and are able to work well across cultures. You are committed to the Forum’s mission and have a strong interest in business and public health issues. You have a perfect command of written and spoken English and, preferably, another language. If you possess the strong business sense, judgement, results orientation, drive and leadership capabilities required and thrive in a highly demanding environment, Please apply through http://www.weforum.org/en/about/Careers/index.htm and follow site to Careers in New York.