Account Director - Healthcare (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Havas; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communications agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Account Director to lead client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery. You will manage team dynamics and oversee financial account health while focusing on business development. The role requires 7 years of experience in a creative or medical communications agency and expertise in healthcare. This position offers hybrid working with flexibility in office attendance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced family leave pay

Sabbatical opportunities

Life insurance

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• 7 years at AD level in a creative or medical communications agency.
• Expertise in leading large budgets up to 5 million.
• Experience with Generative AI tools and related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful and trusting relationships with clients.
• Shape strategy and judge creative concepts.
• Own team management and support professional development.
• Manage financial health of accounts and resolve issues.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Brand and strategy experience

Line-management experience

Experience handling global client briefs

Pitch experience

Experience with Generative AI tools

Job description

A healthcare communications agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Account Director to lead client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery. You will manage team dynamics and oversee financial account health while focusing on business development. The role requires 7 years of experience in a creative or medical communications agency and expertise in healthcare. This position offers hybrid working with flexibility in office attendance.