Senior Manager, Media Relations - Healthcare PR/Communications

Senior Manager, Media Relations – Healthcare PR/Communications This role is the lead point of contact for media counsel across a range of growing accounts. No day will look the same: you might be called on to devise a handling plan to increase awareness of a forgotten disease, pitch a story about cutting‑edge scientific research, or dive into a new client proposal. The Senior Manager will be proficient at leading day‑to‑day account work and able to demonstrate agile strategic thinking based on their own judgement and knowledge. They will be responsible for managing account team members and play a driving role in counselling clients and building the business base. Responsibilities Develop integrated earned and paid media strategies for current and new clients Oversee and implement media campaigns to achieve high‑quality coverage and minimise issues around client activities Advise and work within matrix teams including client experience, digital, creative and strategy to integrate media into client programmes Prepare media and briefing materials for a range of platforms to help clients communicate effectively Establish strong relationships with key local and international health media across print, broadcast and online Act as the primary point of client contact, leading calls/meetings and providing advice on media handling leveraging industry knowledge/experience Participate in growth and business development with new/existing clients across the network Project management including budget oversight, internal resourcing and supplier contracting Coach and develop direct reports/junior staff Qualifications Passionate about media relations and health communications Experience in a media/PR agency and/or press office within healthcare A trusted source on health media trends and healthcare news developments Knowledge of press writing principles and multimedia content development Adept at developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels Understand the major national health systems, relevant global agencies and healthcare ethics/compliance frameworks (e.g. MHRA, ABPI) At IPG DXTRA we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr