Account Director

Havas Lynx; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is looking for an Account Director to shape creative strategies for healthcare clients. With a minimum of 4 years in healthcare communications, the ideal candidate will oversee account operations and manage client relationships. Benefits include private medical healthcare, pension, 28 days holiday, and a corporate gym membership. Located in London, this role is perfect for motivated individuals with a passion for creativity and team collaboration.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

Pension

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Summer Friday hours

Corporate Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in healthcare communications.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
• Familiarity with ABPI regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day account operations.
• Leads projects and strategic discussions.
• Fosters daily client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Creativity

Team player mentality

Tools

Veeva

Promomats

CRM platforms

Job description

Join an award-winning global Advertising agency as they actively recruit two new Account Directors to become permanent members of their Client Services team.

A specialist advertising agency with a stellar reputation for excellence in creative advertising within the pharma and consumer sectors, this agency has consistently garnered recognition at international and UK award shows. Notably, they pride themselves on delivering impactful results for clients while fostering a collaborative and fun work environment for their employees.

Role

As the Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping new creative and tactical strategies for diverse healthcare clients. Working across prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies and even some consumer brands (should you wish) - you'll enjoy a varied and dynamic creative experience. From film and video to print, digital, social, experimental, events, workshops, and more, the agency offers flexibility tailored to individual preferences and specialities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day account operations, supporting the SAD / BUD.
• Leads projects/campaigns, contributing to strategic discussions, reviewing creative, developing timelines and budgets, and driving projects through the agency.
• Understand the client's business and brief.
• Fosters daily client relationships, identifying growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role with a focus on healthcare communications.
• Strong communication skills and adept at building rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently, highly organised, and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrates curiosity, inquisitiveness, and a passion for creativity.
• Exhibits commercial acumen to develop budgets and timelines.
• Team player mentality, collaborating effectively with planning, creative, and production teams.
• Familiarity with ABPI regulations.
• Experience with Veeva, Promomats, and CRM platforms.
• Located commutable to London or willing to relocate.

Benefits

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Pension
• 28 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Summer Friday hours
• Corporate Gym Membership

Motivated individuals with a background in Healthcare Communications are encouraged to apply. Join this forward-thinking, fun team by applying now!