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1 month ago
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Join an award-winning Healthcare PR agencyas they actively recruit anAccount Director / Senior Account Directorto become a permanent member of their growing Client Services team.


🏢 The Company:A leading healthcare PR agency with an outstanding reputation for excellence in the pharmaceutical sector. Consistently recognised at UK and international award ceremonies, they are committed to delivering meaningful results for clients while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and enjoyable workplace for their team.


🚀 Role:As the AD/SAD, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact data communications for leading global pharmaceutical clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strongscience backgroundwho excels at translating complex data into clear, engaging content for both HCP and patient audiences. You will lead on issues management, data communications, media engagement, and congress/conference activity - including attendance. From content development and media briefings to on-site support and logistics, you’ll be hands-on in making every event a success.


💼 Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day account operations, supporting the Associate Director
  • Lead on healthcare PR projects, including timelines, budgets, and strategic planning
  • Understand client objectives and respond to briefs with creativity and clarity
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying growth opportunities


📋 Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in healthcare PR or communications
  • Strong communication skills and adept at building rapport with clients
  • Ability to work independently, highly organised, and calm under pressure
  • Exhibits commercial acumen to develop budgets and timelines
  • Team player mentality, collaborating effectively with planning, creative, and production teams
  • Familiarity with ABPI regulations


🎁 Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday
  • Pension
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity
  • Life Assurance
  • Monthly wellbeing allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Lovely Central London Office


Ready to join a supportive and innovative team? We’d love to hear from you - apply now!

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