Health Media Communications Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Health Media Communications Director to lead their healthcare communications team. This pivotal role offers the chance to work with top healthcare brands, developing omnichannel campaigns that drive measurable outcomes. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in healthcare communications, with a strong background in media relations and pharmaceutical expertise. The position provides a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning Academy Access

25 Days Annual Leave

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare communications with media relations expertise.
• Proven expertise in pharmaceutical communications and regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and provide strategic counsel on healthcare communications.
• Manage and mentor teams to deliver high-impact campaigns and operational delivery.

Skills

Healthcare Communications

Media Relations

Pharmaceutical Communications

Leadership Skills

Business Development

Job description

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Health Media Communications Director, London

Client:

Arcadia Search Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Health Media Communications Director to join the healthcare communications team of a celebrated Top 20 integrated agency. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned leader with a strong background in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading healthcare brands and organizations, delivering earned media campaigns that influence decision-makers, policymakers, and patients. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes health media relations. While this is a senior agency role, we are open to candidates from journalist, in-house, government, or agency backgrounds. If health media is your passion, this could be the career move for you.

Key Responsibilities as Director:

• Client Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, providing strategic counsel on healthcare communications, policy, and advocacy. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-impact programmes.
• Business Development: Lead efforts to acquire new business, including prospecting, responding to RFPs, and pitching for new accounts. Drive growth within existing client portfolios.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor teams to deliver top-tier campaigns. Oversee operational aspects such as capacity planning, profitability, forecasting, and billing.
• Campaign Excellence: Develop and implement creative, omnichannel campaigns leveraging earned, paid, and digital media to achieve measurable outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• At least 8 years’ experience in healthcare communications with media relations or health journalism expertise.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical communications, with a strong understanding of commercial priorities, regulatory environments, and the healthcare ecosystem.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-market campaigns with demonstrable results.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire teams.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset committed to excellence.
• Strong financial skills and experience managing budgets.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Hybrid working model (up to 3 days remote per week) and one week per year to work from anywhere.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Learning Academy for career development.
• Additional benefits including 25 days annual leave, season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, and gym discounts.

About You:

You are an accomplished healthcare communications professional with a strong network of industry contacts. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by delivering exceptional client results. With a passion for healthcare and a commitment to innovation, you are ready to take on a leadership role in a highly respected practice.

Application Process:

To express interest, please submit your CV via the attached button.

Due to high application volume, we cannot respond to every applicant individually. Please only apply if you meet the experience requirements. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to explore future opportunities with Arcadia Search.

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