Business Director

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Are you a strategic thinker with a nose for opportunity and a passion for medcomms?

We're searching for a dynamic and driven Business Director to join our collaborative team and steer us towards continued success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at building strong client relationships, and possess a deep understanding of the med comms landscape, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

You will lead 3 significant accounts, demonstrating expertise in both EU and global markets, as well as scientific and medical communications. This combined high-value portfolio has strong potential for growth due to robust client relationships and new business opportunities within existing accounts. Work will span various therapy areas and include large-scale digital projects and strategic consulting.

This is your chance to:

• Make a tangible impact: Your strategic vision will directly shape the success of our clients and drive growth within the agency.
• Expand your horizons: Dive into a challenging and rewarding role with exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas and interesting project types.
• Join a winning team: Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-level counsel to clients, solidify relationships, and drive account growth.
• Nurture existing client connections, ensure seamless onboarding for new partners, and identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Uncover new business potential within existing accounts and convert opportunities into wins.
• Monitor healthcare landscape trends, gather market intelligence, and leverage KOL insights to anticipate opportunities.
• Support and mentor junior team members on client strategy, therapeutic data, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of creativity and excellence, ensuring innovative strategies and impactful results for client programs.
• Empower team members by providing exposure to diverse projects and strategic situations to develop their skills.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience navigating the med comms industry, showcasing expertise across various activities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with clients for long-term success.
• A strategic mindset capable of identifying opportunities and crafting innovative solutions.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. We’ll empower you with the tools needed to succeed, give you autonomy to explore new paths, and support you with colleagues across the Ogilvy network. We offer opportunities to work on meaningful projects with proud teammates.

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day; after 2 years, purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous pension scheme: contribute 4%, we contribute 6%; post-probation contributions matched up to 10.5%.
• Private medical or dental cover, or a monthly wellbeing allowance of £45.
• Access to LifeWorks EAP for support and counselling.
• Help at Hand: free remote GP, mental health support, physio, or second medical opinions.
• Free online coaching for professional and personal growth via Thrive Partners.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering powerful teams with purpose. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the world through creativity and collaboration, embodying our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.