Job ID: 17442 | Type: Permanent | Expertise: Healthcare CommunicationsRecruiter: Lucy Eyre (Senior Consultant)Email: : Are you an established Account Director looking for a role where you can truly influence client strategy, drive account growth and operate as a senior leader within a global healthcare communications agency?This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist agency that partners with healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations to deliver strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, learning and event programmes on a global scale.With an impressive international client portfolio and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, the agency combines strategic thinking, creativity and flawless execution to help clients solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact.As Account Director, you'll take ownership of key client accounts, leading strategic direction, strengthening senior relationships and driving commercial growth, while overseeing the delivery of high-quality, multi-channel programmes.Everything you need to know about the roleAs Account Director, you'll operate as the senior lead across your accounts
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- responsible not only for delivery but for shaping client partnerships and identifying opportunities to grow and evolve the work.You'll build a deep understanding of your clients' business objectives and challenges, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring all activity aligns with their wider strategic goals.
Alongside this, you'll play an important role in driving both organic growth and new business opportunities through proposals, pitches and strategic recommendations.Internally, you'll lead cross-functional teams spanning strategy, creative, production and client services, ensuring projects are delivered seamlessly, to the highest standards and with strong commercial oversight. This role sits at the intersection of client leadership, strategic thinking and commercial accountability, offering genuine influence both on accounts and within the wider business.Key responsibilities include:Acting as the senior point of contact across key healthcare and life sciences accounts, building strong, trusted client relationshipsDeveloping a deep understanding of client business challenges and translating these into strategic communications approachesLeading strategic direction across accounts, ensuring all work aligns with client objectives and delivers measurable valueDriving account growth through identifying opportunities, leading proposals and supporting new business initiativesWorking closely with clients and internal teams to develop impactful communications, engagement, learning and event programmesOverseeing the delivery of complex, multi-workstream projects while maintaining exceptional quality standardsLeading and motivating cross-functional teams, ensuring strong collaboration across strategy, creative, production and client servicesMentoring and developing junior team members, providing ongoing coaching and support to enhance team performanceManaging account financials, including forecasting, budgeting and revenue targetsEnsuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards while proactively identifying and resolving challengesSupporting the agency's continued growth through strategic thinking, client leadership and commercial awarenessExperience and qualities that make you a strong fitYou'll be an experienced Account Director or Senior Account Director with a proven ability to lead client relationships, manage complex programmes and contribute to account growth.You'll combine strong strategic thinking with commercial awareness and feel comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where you're empowered to take ownership and make an impact.You'll be equally confident engaging senior stakeholders, shaping strategy and ensuring operational excellence across delivery.You'll bring:7+ years' experience within a communications, healthcare, life sciences, marketing, medical education, events or specialist agency environmentA strong track record of building and growing senior client relationshipsExperience leading strategic discussions and acting as a trusted advisor to clientsProven experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, pitches and RFP responsesExcellent commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and account management responsibilitiesStrong project leadership experience overseeing multiple concurrent workstreamsOutstanding presentation, storytelling and communication skillsExperience leading, mentoring and developing team membersA proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilitiesExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentConfidence working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teamsStrong written, verbal and stakeholder management skillsWhat's on offer?Competitive salary of 55,000
- 75,000 depending on experienceHybrid working model with three days per week in a London officeThe opportunity to work with globally recognised healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences organisationsExposure to international projects and strategic programmes with real business impactA collaborative, supportive and entrepreneurial culture where ideas are encouraged and valuedGenuine opportunities for career progression within a growing businessOngoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunitiesThe chance to influence client strategy, drive account growth and contribute to the future success of the agencyA welcoming and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovationCould this be the role for you?If you're an experienced Account Director looking for a role with real strategic influence, commercial responsibility and the opportunity to work within a globally connected healthcare communications agency, this could be an excellent next step. xsabvtc Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
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