Associate Director, PR

Syneos Health; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization in London is seeking an expert in client services and strategic communications. The ideal candidate will lead accounts, drive client satisfaction, and have strong communication and project management skills. Join a diverse team aiming to improve patients' lives worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations, data communications, disease state awareness campaigns and corporate communications.
• Understanding of social media processes/tools/approach/regulations.
• Ability to flex style according to the needs of clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts and drive high levels of client satisfaction.
• Advise clients at a high level of strategic thinking.
• Set and maintain high levels of client service within the PR team.

Skills

Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

Attention to detail & organisational abilities

Project management skills

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Updated: November 18, 2025
Location: London, ENG, United Kingdom
Job ID:11965

You are able to create strong, lasting relationships to ensure needs and goals are met.

Role Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to be an expert in client services and strategic PR/communications, and have experience or an understanding if integrated communications. You would be expected to lead accounts and help to drive high levels of satisfaction, as well as seeking out new business and opportunities as the main senior client point of contact

Responsibilities

• Apply excellent level of scientific, commercial and strategic expertise and acts as a true partner to clients
• Think beyond the brief and see beyond clients immediate needs to advise at a high level of strategic thinking
• Set and maintain excellent levels of client service and instils this within the wider PR team
• Provide senior support to account teams on client discussions where appropriate
• Degree educated
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) as well as presentation abilities
• Ability to flex style according to the needs of clients and teams
• Strong attention to detail & organisational abilities

Desired Requirements

• Experience in media relations, data communications, disease state awareness campaigns and corporate communications
• Strong project management skills, including team delegation, timeline and budget tracking, quality control and logistics planning
• An understanding of social media processes/tools/approach/regulations, corporate review processes, healthcare regulations/pharma industry and issues management

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experiencedoesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills fromprevious roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stayconnected to additional career opportunities.

At Syneos Health Public Relations, the possibilities are infinite. Because of our “no walls, no limits” philosophy and entrepreneurial spirit, our employees have the opportunity and potential to work on projects beyond their years of experience. The only limitations here are those that are self-imposed, and we make sure to reward staff based on talent, not title.

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