Wanted: Global Business Director

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead global client partnerships, influence marketing strategy across multiple markets, and bring teams together around a shared vision for success. You'll work with senior client stakeholders, talented specialists, and international teams to create campaigns and solutions that help people access better health and wellbeing. If you enjoy building trusted relationships, simplifying complexity, and making a measurable impact, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the global media relationship for Sandoz and Alcon, acting as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders.
• Shape media strategies that connect business goals with audience needs and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Bring together teams across markets and disciplines to create consistent, effective approaches while respecting local market needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve campaign performance, share learnings, and raise standards across global teams.
• Help clients get the most value from media investment by providing clear recommendations and practical guidance.
• Support and develop a high-performing team, creating an environment where people can learn, collaborate, and do their best work.
• Oversee the successful delivery of programmes and initiatives, ensuring work is well managed, commercially sound, and aligned to client priorities.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading client relationships and building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of media strategy and communications planning across a variety of channels.
• Confidence working with international teams and navigating multi-market environments.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear, actionable plans and recommendations.
• Experience bringing together people with different specialisms to achieve shared goals.
• A collaborative leadership style that supports, develops, and inspires others.
• Commercial awareness and strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance long‑term thinking and day‑to‑day delivery.

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as: Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical cover, Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave.

At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process.