Health Communications Account Manager, Communications Agency, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in the UK is seeking an Account Manager for their Health practice. This role involves managing client relationships, contributing to health communication strategies, and creating high-impact content. The ideal candidate has experience in health tech or pharma, is skilled in media relations, and is passionate about health and wellbeing. The position offers a dynamic culture with excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Flexible working

Generous sabbatical scheme

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in health tech, pharma, or consumer health.
• Confident writer skilled in translating complex topics.
• Proven success in pitching stories and securing media coverage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships.
• Support strategy development through research and analysis.
• Draft and edit content for diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain media relationships for coverage.
• Oversee budgets and project timelines.

Skills

Health communication

Client relationship management

Content creation

Media relations

Strategic planning

Job description

An award-winning communications agency is seeking an Account Manager to join its growing Health practice. Launched in 2018, this specialist team has quickly become a trusted partner for clients at the cutting edge of health tech, pharma, diagnostics, women’s health, pharmacy and eyecare. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact campaigns and building trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders and media. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Account Executive to step up, or a junior Account Manager to gain more experience.

Key Responsibilities – Health Communications Account Manager

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Support strategy development through research, competitor analysis, stakeholder mapping, and trend monitoring.
• Contribute to fully integrated communications campaigns spanning product launches, advocacy, and reputation management.
• Draft and edit compelling content for multiple audiences, from press releases to thought leadership and social copy.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, securing coverage across healthcare and consumer outlets.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Mentor junior colleagues, fostering their growth and development.
• Track and evaluate campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations.

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for a proactive and ambitious communicator who is:

• Passionate about health and wellbeing, with experience across health tech, pharma, or consumer health.
• A confident writer, able to translate complex scientific topics into clear, engaging messages.
• Media-savvy, with proven success in pitching stories and securing coverage.
• A black book of media contacts in the health, wellbeing and pharma space.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ensuring delivery of compliant, high-quality work.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

A scientific background and knowledge of relevant codes (e.g. ABPI, PAGB, EFPIA) would be an advantage, though not essential.

Rewards and Benefits

• A dynamic, supportive culture with excellent career development opportunities.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and personal development planning.
• Health and dental insurance, flexible working, and regular socials.
• A generous sabbatical scheme after four years of service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing practice within a highly regarded agency and make a tangible impact in the health and well-being sector.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

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