AXON - Senior Account Executive

Job Title: Senior Account Executive (SAE) Team: Communications & Advocacy Location: UK – (London Office) Hybrid: in the London office The Role AXON is looking to hire a Senior Account Executive for the Communications & Advocacy team. Working alongside some of the strongest Healthcare Communications & Advocacy professionals in the industry, this is an opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment. About us We are Healthcare communications specialists at the forefront of life-changing communications, with a network of 300+ healthcare communication specialists AXON has a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to evolve and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. Our firm was first established in Montreal in 1976. The AXON brand was created in 2002 in Toronto and its first dedicated office was established in London in 2003. Our purpose To ignite change in healthcare through meaningful communication powered by diverse thinking. Our Vision To be at the forefront of life-changing communication. Summary As a Senior Account Executive (SAE) they will collaborate closely with senior colleagues to deliver healthcare communications programs for AXON’s clients, providing daily, project and consulting support. They will assist in delivering client programmes under the guidance of experienced team members, ensuring smooth project operations. The SAE will also be assigned to take charge of specific activities and smaller projects within broader client programmes, where they will help coach junior team members. Additionally, they will contribute to internal AXON projects and initiatives, and pursue areas of interest that support their professional development. The SAE should exhibit strong consultancy skills, adeptly manage competing priorities, and proactively seek opportunities to enhance their knowledge and development. The SAE is expected to familiarise themself with AXON’s values and adhere to these in their day to day. These values guide AXON’s decisions, actions and interactions with colleagues, clients and others in the AVENIR Global network. By embodying AXON’s values, they will contribute to AXON’s collective success and help create a positive and inclusive workplace where diverse ideas are encouraged. Skills, experience and qualifications Have strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and to balance multiple tasks. Demonstrate junior-level writing skills, being able to adapt style to differing audiences, with demonstrated potential for more advanced writing tasks. Demonstrate relationship development skills, including client management and networking with colleagues. Demonstrate junior level presentation skills, including developing high standard PowerPoint presentations. At least one years’ work experience in healthcare, or communications agency related field Whilst a degree in communications, science or other relevant qualification is desirable, transferable learnings and work experience is also welcomed. Familiarity with digital platforms and social media is highly desirable for this role. Familiar with MS Office applications. As well as the basic salary, great social events, and a culture of continual learning, our competitive benefits package includes but is not limited to: Private medical insurance (for you and your family) Critical Illness cover Income Protection cover Travel insurance (for you and your family) 25 days’ holiday (with the ability for it to rise to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service) – in addition to bank holidays Life assurance service insurance at 4x your salary Paid sabbaticals after 5 years’ service AXON AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change. We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy. AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company. AXON is a diverse organization, committed to a policy of equal opportunities. At all times, we aim to recruit, develop, and promote the very best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job. Privacy Policy We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use your data, including ensuring we comply with legal obligations relating to data protection. You can view our data privacy policyhere and EU Recruitment Privacy Policy . 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