Health, Technology and Innovation Senior Account Manager, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic communications agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead campaigns for science and health clients. This role requires at least 5 years of agency experience and a passion for impactful communication. You will mentor a team, collaborate internationally, and play a key role in shaping brand narratives. This position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that drive change in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an agency environment, working across science, innovation or health brands.
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, creative – a strategic thinker with commercial flair.
• Passionate about science and excited to drive change through communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead bold, issues-led campaigns for breakthrough science and health clients.
• Collaborate with UK and US teams on international projects.
• Measure and communicate impact using smart analytics tools.

Skills

Strong scientific writing

Media relations

B2B communications strategy

Education

Science degree preferred

Job description

An independent communications agency with offices in London and the US are looking for a Senior Account Manager to lead on science and innovation accounts. They are known for delivering meaningful work for meaningful brands – work that drives real results, shifts perception, and gets people talking.

They believe in collaboration, curiosity, and courage. This is a great opportunity if you want to grow fast, push boundaries, and make your mark in a team that values bold ideas and impactful storytelling.

Senior Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead bold, issues-led campaigns for breakthrough science and health clients – from pharmaceutical intelligence to mental health tech
• Collaborate with award-winning UK and US teams on international projects
• Play a key role in new business pitches and growth strategy
• Mentor and grow your own team within the agency
• Measure and communicate impact using smart analytics tools
• Drive high-profile media coverage across national, trade, and broadcast

What you need:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in an agency environment, working across science, innovation or health brands
• Expertise: Strong scientific writing, media relations, and B2B comms strategy
• Education: Science degree preferred
• Mindset: Ambitious, entrepreneurial, creative – a strategic thinker with commercial flair
• Personality: Passionate about science, obsessed with the media, and excited to drive change through communication

If you’re passionate about the future of science, crave meaningful work, and have the strategic mind to help cutting-edge brands shape the world – we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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