Account Director – Healthcare PR

Media Contacts; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare PR agency is seeking an Account Director in London to manage a junior team and oversee impactful projects. This role offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant contribution in healthcare communications.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing programs

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Shared parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare PR or with pharmaceutical/healthcare clients.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Passion for healthcare, wellness, and science.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team while advising clients on communications.
• Develop an understanding of healthcare clients' business challenges.
• Present during client meetings and new business pitches.

Skills

Client advisory

Media relations

Team leadership

Strategic communications

Job description

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you eager to accelerate your leadership journey and oversee impactful projects within a renowned healthcare PR/communications team? This opportunity is ideal for an Account Director responsible for managing a team of 4-5 junior colleagues and leading initiatives for a flagship account. The agency offers a stimulating environment, comprehensive wellbeing programs, private medical insurance, pension contributions, and shared parental leave benefits.

The PR agency:

• Globally renowned with an extensive international presence
• Award-winning campaigns in healthcare and science
• Hybrid work model and a state-of-the-art office environment

Responsibilities of the Account Director:

• Lead and mentor your team, advise clients on strategic communications and business objectives
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and industry challenges in health and pharma
• Present confidently during client meetings and new business pitches
• Utilize media relations skills to convey stories and engage with media and influencers

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in healthcare PR or with pharmaceutical/healthcare clients
• Management experience is a plus
• Passion for healthcare, wellness, and science

This is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in healthcare communications.