High Lantern Group - Associate, Alzheimer’s & Life Sciences

Associate, Alzheimer’s & Life Sciences**Philadelphia, Washington D.C.****, or NYC**

High Lantern Group (HLG) is a strategic communications and advocacy consultancy focused on advancing many of the most important issues in healthcare, technology and beyond. HLG is looking to hire an Associate to join our fast-paced team, with a particular focus on supporting the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease (CEOi). This position will be based out of our Wayne, PA (Philadelphia), New York or Washington, DC.What you’ll do:* Conduct public policy-related research across a range of topics in the Alzheimer’s arena, including blood-based biomarkers, digital cognitive assessments, prevention, treatment and brain health.

• Manage and support advocacy projects to ensure quality, on-time delivery of client assignments, including developing and executing project plans
• Draft and edit high-impact content including: fact sheets, policy briefs, strategy decks, meeting and event plans, agendas, messaging documents, press releases and social media content
• Identify key influencers on relevant issues and important forums where client topics are debated and discussed
• Support design and execution of internal and external-facing meetings and events including: agenda development, briefing material preparation, event logistics support, note taking and synthesis, and report drafting
• Support client needs through excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Balance multiple simultaneous, fast-paced projects with tight turnaround times and a range of client needs

What you need:* 2+ years of relevant experience, including in relevant areas (e.g., Alzheimer’s, aging, etc.)

• Superior writing skills and attention to detail
• Experience developing high-stakes communications and/or social media content
• Strategic thinking and policy analysis skills
• Project and/or client management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with design tools a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree is a plus

About High Lantern Group:

High Lantern Group works with clients at the intersection of business strategy, communications, and marketing to enhance reputation and create value. With offices in Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., High Lantern Group has developed a strong base of existing clients that includes many of the most prominent brands, organizations and individuals.

The High Lantern Group team is differentiated by:

• High performers who are committed to excellence;
• Many decades of combined experience at the highest levels of policymaking, politics and business strategy;
• An emphasis on early-stage strategy and positioning;
• A service offering that is sophisticated and unique in the world of communications consulting.

High Lantern Group provides a competitive salary range for our open requisitions. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, and other business and organizational needs. The range of starting annual salary for this role is $60,000 - $70,000. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for performance-based incentives and a competitive benefits package.

High Lantern Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HLG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

High Lantern Group recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to HLG or any employee or owner of HLG without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission with be considered HLG’s property and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited, and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered HLG's property and free of fees.