Health Advisor in Washington D.C.

Do you want to pursue an international career? Are you interested in working with diplomacy and consultancy? Do you want to assist Danish companies in making a difference in addressing global healthcare challenges in the world's largest economy? Then you might be the next Health Advisor to join the Danish Embassy in Washington D.C. 

Position: Health Advisor
Type of employment: Full time employment until July 2025 on a local contract 
Starting date: 1st of January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
Location: Embassy of Denmark, 3200 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, USA
Deadline for application: November 3rd, 2023

Based at the Embassy in Washington D.C., you will work in one of the world's largest life science and healthcare markets. Most of your projects will evolve around supporting and advising Danish companies on market strategies by utilizing and expanding our existing network of life science and hospital stakeholders in North America.

As a Health Advisor, you will be an integrated part of our North American Health & Life Science Advisory team and be responsible for maturing project opportunities for Danish companies.

Main tasks and responsibilities 

• Specializing in the U.S. healthcare and life science sector from a Danish perspective.
• Mapping and managing key stakeholders in the U.S.
• Organize and execute events, workshops, and delegations to and from Denmark.
• Research, develop, and present North American market entry strategies, business development strategies, and market intelligence to Danish companies and institutions.
• Expand our local network in North America and engage in collaborative discussions with hospitals and academic institutions, local health authorities, associations, consultants, and key opinion leaders.
• Work as a link between U.S. customers and stakeholders, and Danish partners.
• Help execute project and collaboration opportunities.

Required qualifications

• You have relevant education – preferably with relevant work experience (2-3 years) in consulting,business and project development, sales, etc.

• You are ambitious, efficient, outgoing, and able to handle multiple tasks and work under time pressure.

• You have a high sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently as well as in teams.

• You have an excellent command of English (written and spoken).

• You have an analytical mind-set.

• You have experience in the healthcare and life science sector would be an advantage (but not required).

• The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills while possessing curiosity and creativity to build deep knowledge in healthcare solutions and develop networks in new subsector areas.

Employment conditions

• We offer full-time employment for two years on a local contract with the possibility of extension.
• Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week, with a large degree of flexibility inorganizing your daily working hours.
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience, and proven work-related results.
• You will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.
• Benefits and other conditions are based on the Local Staff Handbook.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send us your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations, and 2-3 references) in English to the Embassy at: wasamb@um.dk marked "Health Advisor" no later than November 3, 2023.

The Embassy embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability. We will invite selected candidates for an interview. Starting date will be as soon as possible.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a "No Criminal Record" and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.