Account Director - Medical Communications Agency

MEDIA CONTACTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an Account Director to oversee innovative pharmaceutical communications projects. You will collaborate with major clients, manage campaigns, and lead a team in a supportive environment. This role offers significant growth opportunities and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible WFH arrangements

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in medical communications is essential.
• Experience as an Account Director or senior Account Manager.

Responsibilities

• Explain communications strategies and budgets to clients.
• Design and implement pharmaceutical marketing campaigns.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital Communications

Education

Life Science Degree

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for an Account Director with an interest in multichannel medical communications that are clinically relevant, drive behaviour change, and ultimately improve patient outcomes across a range of therapy areas. This innovative agency works on highly interesting and bespoke pharmaceutical medical communications campaigns. You will be working on some exciting communications projects with big pharmaceutical and biotech clients, joining a genuinely collaborative, friendly, and enthusiastic environment. The agency highly values its employees, promotes from within, offers flexible WFH arrangements, and is located in a great area.

NB: You must be able to go into the office at least 2 days a week.

Your role as Account Director:

• Confidently explain communications strategies and budgets to clients.
• Design and implement pharmaceutical marketing and medical education campaigns, ensuring your team delivers on time and within budget, demonstrating managerial and leadership skills.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities and understand clients' planning processes.
• Work with briefs and understand the brand strategy for prescription drugs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 4-5 years or more experience in medical communications within an agency is essential. You could be an experienced Account Director seeking a new challenge or a senior Account Manager ready to step up.
• Willingness to work in the Buckinghamshire office a few times a week.
• Passion for digital communications and medicine.
• A scientific background, such as at least a life science degree, is required.

If this sounds like you and you'd like to work just outside London in a friendly agency with significant growth opportunities in terms of responsibility and remuneration, apply now.