Senior Vice President

Job Title:Senior Vice President, Account Director (Head of Client Services)

Location:United Kingdom (London preferred; hybrid working available)

About the Role:

A leading independent healthcare advertising agency, renowned for its award-winning campaigns and strategic excellence, is seeking a Senior Vice President, Account Director to spearhead its expansion into the UK and European markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the agency's presence in Europe, leveraging its strong US foundation and commitment to innovative, patient-centric marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the UK and European client services division, establishing and nurturing relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Oversee the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies across various channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory standards.
• Work across a wide variety of therapy areas, bringing depth and agility to client strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, medical, and digital departments, to deliver cohesive and impactful campaigns.
• Drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and expanding the agency's client portfolio in the region.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing account management team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, providing insights and guidance on market trends, brand positioning, and campaign effectiveness.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior client services role within a healthcare advertising agency, with a strong understanding of the UK and European pharmaceutical markets.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-channel campaigns.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving business growth and delivering measurable results.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in pharmaceutical marketing across Europe.
• Comfortable working across multiple therapy areas, adapting approach and tone to meet the specific challenges and needs of each.

Benefits:

• Extremely competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing global organization
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values innovation and creativity

About the Agency:

This full-service healthcare marketing agency is recognized for delivering powerful, insight-driven campaigns that connect with both HCPs and patients. With a well-established reputation in the US market, the agency is now bringing its expertise to the UK and Europe. Their work spans a broad mix of therapy areas, leveraging strong medical strategy, creative excellence, and omnichannel activation to drive impact and value for their clients.