Associate Director, Pitch Management

Eversana; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA in London is seeking an Associate Director, Pitch Management (Europe) to lead end-to-end orchestration of new business pitches for European clients, coordinating with pitch leads, account teams, strategists, creatives and senior leadership.

This fast-paced role requires sharp project management, strong collaboration across functions, and the ability to align messaging with European market needs, while navigating tight deadlines and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in new business, pitch/project management, or growth operations within an advertising/healthcare marketing/communications agency.
• Pharmaceutical industry and European healthcare marketing experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills, able to manage multiple high-stakes priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end orchestration of pitches and RFI/RFP responses for European opportunities.
• Oversee pitch timelines, workflows, budgets, and vendor coordination under tight deadlines.
• Ensure messaging consistency and alignment to the European market across materials.
• Conduct background research on prospective clients, competitors and regional trends.
• Coordinate quality control of materials including case studies and credentials.
• Own financial documents within a pitch, collaborating with Client Services and PM teams.
• Improve pitch operations through processes, AI-enabled efficiencies, and knowledge tools.
• Maintain awareness of capabilities and credentials to package insights for opportunities.
• Collaborate with US colleagues for integrated pitches and accommodate time zones.

Skills

New business experience

Pitch management

Growth operations

Tools

Workfront

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Pitch Management (Europe) is a dynamic, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and is committed to delivering excellence at every stage of the new business pitch journey. This position is responsible for the end-to-end orchestration of pitches for our European clients, working closely with pitch leads, account teams, strategists, creatives, and senior leadership.

As a collaborative and solutions-focused leader, you will drive pitch excellence during the agency’s most high-stakes growth opportunities in the European market. You will ensure every new business touchpoint is efficient, strategically sound, and flawlessly executed. This role is critical to defining how the agency wins in Europe, requiring you to think creatively, anticipate challenges, and keep cross-functional teams moving forward and on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end orchestration of new business pitches and RFI/RFP responses for European opportunities, partnering with pitch leads and cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, compelling presentations.
• Manage pitch logistics, including overseeing timelines, team workflows, budget tracking, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless delivery under fast-paced deadlines.
• Serve as the connected tissue, aligning internal stakeholders, driving accountability, and ensuring messaging consistency tailored to the European market.
• Conduct background research on prospective clients, competitors, and regional industry trends to help the pitch team tailor its strategy and messaging.
• In partnership with the pitch lead, coordinate the quality control of all materials, including case studies, capabilities decks, and credentials, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and brand consistency.
• Take ownership of all financial documents in a pitch, coordinating with inline Client Services and Project Management teams.
• Optimize pitch operations through process improvements, AI-enabled efficiencies, and the management of knowledge-sharing tools and client-facing deliverables.
• Maintain a pulse on agency capabilities, past performance, and credentials to proactively package insights for future opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with US colleagues as required for integrated pitches, requiring flexibility to accommodate different time zones within reason.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in new business, pitch/project management, or growth operations within an advertising, healthcare marketing, or communications agency.
• Experience with the pharmaceutical industry and the healthcare marketing landscape in Europe is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Experience managing complex pitches with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines, bringing a sense of calm, clarity, and structure to fast-moving projects.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications.
• Collaborative, agile, and resilient—able to build consensus, inspire teams, and deliver results under pressure.
• Technically savvy, with experience in workflow management (e.g., Workfront), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), SharePoint, and procurement platforms being a plus.
• Passionate about driving agency growth and shaping the future of healthcare marketing in Europe.
• Potential of travel required to support pitches.
• This is a virtual role, but may be asked to be in-office as needed and for community days, depending on whether the candidate’s location is near one of our physical offices.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.