At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic healthcare communications for top pharmaceutical clients and mentor account teams.
- Company: Growing independent healthcare communications agency with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 31 days leave, private healthcare, and career development.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and enjoy excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape agency growth and improve patient outcomes while leading impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in life sciences and 7+ years in healthcare communications required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Account Director to join a growing independent healthcare communications agency. You'll lead strategic communications programmes for leading pharmaceutical clients, combining scientific expertise with client leadership to deliver high-impact projects that improve patient outcomes.
As a Senior Account Director, you will:
- Lead a portfolio of healthcare communications accounts across multiple therapy areas
- Build trusted relationships with pharmaceutical clients and senior stakeholders
- Develop scientific content for HCP meetings, educational materials and promotional campaigns
- Translate complex clinical data into clear, engaging communications
- Lead, mentor and develop account teams
- Oversee budgets, timelines and project delivery
- Support new business activity and agency growth
Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit:
- Degree qualified in a life sciences subject
- 7+ years' healthcare communications agency experience
- Proven experience leading pharmaceutical client accounts
- Scientific writing and content development skills
- Confident leading teams, projects and client relationships
- Excellent organisational, commercial and project management skills
- Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Hybrid and flexible remote working
- 31 days annual leave (including Christmas closure)
- Private healthcare and pension
- Annual wellbeing and learning allowance
- Bonus scheme and excellent career development opportunities
If you're an experienced healthcare communications leader looking for greater autonomy, the opportunity to shape agency growth and work with a collaborative, high-performing team, I'd love to hear from you.
Senior Account Director - Account Leadership and Scientific Oversight in London employer: Carrot Group
Join a leading global healthcare communications agency that values strategic thinking and creativity, offering you the chance to influence client strategy and drive account growth. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, you'll benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and genuine opportunities for career progression, all while working on impactful international projects. This inclusive environment encourages innovation and supports your professional development, making it an excellent place for experienced Account Directors to thrive.
