Crowell & Moring International LLC (C&M International or CMI) is a global government relations, public policy, and public affairs consulting firm that helps clients shape the international regulatory landscape to support innovation, sustainable growth, and commercial competitiveness.  For more than thirty years, C&M International’s team of public policy experts, former government officials and trade negotiators, economists, campaign officials and bio-medical scientists has worked with clients to resolve commercial and trade challenges, clear political hurdles, and shape policies and regulations in key international markets.  CMI is based in Washington, DC with an Asia regional office in Singapore. 

When issues demand it, we also bring to bear the resources and expertise of our attorney colleagues within our parent organization, Crowell & Moring LLP (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, London, Doha, Shanghai and Brussels.

Crowell & Moring International LLC (“CMI”) is a global government relations, public policy, and public affairs consulting firm that helps clients shape the international regulatory landscape to support innovation, sustainable growth, and commercial competitiveness. For more than thirty years, our staff of public policy experts, former trade negotiators, economists, and biomedical scientists has worked with clients to resolve commercial and trade challenges, clear political hurdles, and shape policies and regulations in key international markets. When issues demand it, we also work closely with our attorney colleagues within our parent organization, Crowell & Moring LLP, an international law firm with offices in Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, London, Brussels, Doha and Shanghai. CMI is based in Washington, DC, and has an office in Singapore.

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 at leveraging the convening power of forums like APEC and ASEAN, and 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.

CMI’s Global Health Group (GHG) supports multinational biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical technology companies, and other stakeholders on key global health issues, including healthcare financing and reimbursement, regulatory harmonization, ethics and compliance, digital health, vaccine policy, rare diseases, gene therapy, oncology, and antimicrobial resistance, among others.

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

For the health and safety of the workforce, Crowell & Moring LLP is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated and—if eligible—boosted against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.  Prospective employees who are fully-vaccinated but not yet eligible for a booster shot will be required to obtain a booster within one week of eligibility as a condition of continued employment.  “Crowell & Moring LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring LLP will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring is able to offer.”

Job Description

CMI is seeking an Associate Consultant to join its Washington, DC, headquarters office immediately (working remotely until health conditions permit in-person operations), with a primary focus on supporting the GHG.  

Projects and client-related work for this position will include, for example: 

•    Supporting engagements between business executives, top government officials, and civil society leaders globally;
•    Managing the development and execution of conferences, meetings, and other uniquely crafted public-private engagements for clients, including staffing and logistical support;
•    Monitoring, researching, and analyzing domestic, regional, and international policy and regulatory issues, and assisting in the design, development, and implementation of strategies to help shape them;
•    Supporting survey design, deployment, and analysis to assess progress of policy implementation;
•    Identifying creative partnership or public affairs opportunities for clients and partners as they emerge, and proactively pursuing them;
•    Drafting of memos, presentations, talking points, briefing books, leave-behinds, and other materials to support internal client strategy development and external advocacy; and,
•    Supporting external marketing and communications efforts for client-led initiatives, including management of social media channels, websites, and email digests and newsletters.

Top candidates are passionate about global health, entrepreneurial, high energy, comfortable communicating with senior level audiences, quick learners, and can handle several complex projects simultaneously and with great attention to detail. Top candidates are also mission-driven, looking to grow quickly by taking on responsibilities and delivering results. Creativity is a must, as we collaborate to develop unique, impactful policy strategies for our clients. We also value and encourage autonomy and a sense of ownership over the important work that we do for our clients.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, including internships. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked on global health issues in the private sector, particularly in the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies or trade associations. Prior consulting experience is a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
 

Requirements:

•    A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., sciences, public health, policy, business administration)
•    1¬¬-3 years of relevant experience
•    Experience working in private sector on global health issues
•    Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload with minimal supervision
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Proven ability to exercise discretion and judgement in vital tasks for clients and/or principals
•    Mission-driven, caring about details and constantly improving their skillset with feedback
•    Excellent research and analytical skills
•    Interpretive, creative, resourceful, tenacious, and entrepreneurial
•    Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, demanding environment
•    Willingness to undertake a diversity of tasks, from briefing senior executives to organizing events
•    Commitment to delivering the very highest level of client service
•    Willingness to work across global time zones (e.g., participate in calls in evenings U.S. ET)
•    Languages: English (required), Spanish (desired), Chinese (desired)
•    Some regional and international travel expected (when health conditions permit) 

Instructions for Interested Candidates

Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter, one-page resume, and a 1-2 page writing sample. To submit the materials, we recommend that the candidates combine and create a pdf file with the resume/cv, cover letter and writing sample.
 

Crowell & Moring International LLC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

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