Account Director - Data & Analytics

Are you passionate about using data to create advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?

At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.

Committed to driving meaningful change - a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record - we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.

We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.

Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Point.1 is our new proprietary data product giving unparalleled insight into healthcare professionals around the world. A rich source of data providing a comprehensive view of healthcare professionals through a range of demographic, behavioural, psychographic and media footprint variables.

Summary of Our Role

We’re looking for a dynamic Account Director (Data & Analytics) to join Point.1. This role blends strategic data leadership with client-facing account direction. You’ll report to the Data Director and work closely with internal teams and clients to deliver insight-led campaigns, manage key accounts, and drive business growth. You’ll also contribute to pitches, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business.

What You Can Expect to Be Doing:

• Develop deep expertise in our Point.1 data set and apply it to solve client challenges.
• Lead client relationships, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor.
• Analyse data to uncover insights that inform creative and strategic decisions.
• Oversee the delivery of projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and on brief.
• Present insights and campaign strategies with confidence and clarity.
• Take commercial ownership of your accounts, including forecasting, budgeting, and invoicing.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and support pitch activity.
• Support the development of your wider team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

This Role Could Be a Great Fit for You If:

• You’re a natural client partner, skilled at building relationships and understanding businesses data and analytics needs.
• You’re experienced in project and financial management, with a sharp eye for detail.
• You’re confident presenting to senior stakeholders and leading strategic discussions.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about data and healthcare.
• You have experience managing and developing junior team members.
• You’re proactive, solutions-focused, and always looking for ways to improve and grow.

What you can expect from us

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:

• Hybrid Working
• Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service
• Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
• Early Friday finish throughout the year
• Seasonal working hours
• Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme
• Extensive L&D support
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Season ticket interest free loans for travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Company pension scheme
• Fully compensated company events
• Volunteer days
• Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
• +Medicash healthcare benefit
• 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.