Senior Account Director - Healthcare / Pharma Communications - Global Agency

FleishmanHillard; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning global agency is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead impactful healthcare communications. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape integrated campaigns for top-tier pharma and health-tech clients, blending strategy, creativity, and purpose. Join a vibrant team dedicated to improving health outcomes through strategic communication, while enjoying a flexible hybrid work culture, generous benefits, and a clear path for growth. If you're passionate about meaningful communications and ready to inspire a talented team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Rooftop Yoga

In-house Massages

Comprehensive Wellbeing Package

Gym Membership

Flexible Hybrid Working

Generous Holidays

Parental Leave

Fertility Support

Menopause Support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare communications with a focus on pharma and health-tech.
• Proven success in managing multi-channel campaigns and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications programs for product launches and disease awareness.
• Manage client relationships and ensure campaign delivery excellence.

Skills

Healthcare Communications

Client Management

Strategic Planning

Media Relations

Team Leadership

Job description

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Award-winning global agency | Purpose-led campaigns | Career-defining work

We’re not just another agency. We’re the agency that’s shaping conversations in healthcare that matter. Recognized as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year, one of AdAge’s Standout Agencies, and EY’s double winner of the National Equality Standard, we blend purpose, strategy, and creativity to change lives — and win Lions while we’re at it.

We’re seeking a Senior Account Director to join our healthcare practice. This is a unique opportunity to lead integrated campaigns for leading pharma, biotech, and health-tech clients. If you’re strategic, a natural client leader, and passionate about meaningful communications, this role is for you.

The Role
As Senior Account Director, you will:

• Lead integrated communications programs covering product launches, reputation, disease awareness, and more.
• Serve as a senior contact for top-tier clients, providing trusted counsel and fostering long-term relationships.
• Develop and execute strategies across media relations, digital, influencer engagement, patient advocacy, KOL engagement, and thought leadership.
• Manage campaign delivery, timelines, and budgets with excellence.
• Inspire and develop a talented team, fostering collaboration and inclusivity.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations (EFPIA, ABPI, FDA, etc.) to ensure compliance and credibility.
• Drive new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of our healthcare services.

About You
You are an experienced healthcare communications professional with:

• Strong agency experience in pharmaceutical and/or health-tech communications.
• Proven success in multi-channel, multi-stakeholder campaigns.
• Excellent client management skills and the ability to simplify complex information into compelling narratives.
• A collaborative approach, with a history of mentoring and inspiring teams.

The Team & Culture
Join a vibrant, international team of strategists, scientists, creatives, journalists, and advocates committed to improving health outcomes through strategic communication. Our work spans CVRM, rare diseases, oncology, women’s health, AI-powered informatics, and more — delivering impactful, human-centered results.

What You’ll Love

• A friendly, inclusive team with global reach
• Opportunities to work on multi-market campaigns and collaborate across the Omnicom network
• A clear path for growth, development, and leadership
• Global mobility and secondment opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working with a culture valuing work-life balance
• Perks including rooftop yoga, in-house massages, and more
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package (BUPA, parental leave, gym membership, fertility & menopause support)
• Generous holidays, including birthday leave, Christmas closure, and sabbaticals

Ready to shape the future of healthcare communications? We respect your data privacy. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all individually.

**Seniority level:** Director
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Job function:** Sales and Business Development
**Industries:** Public Relations and Communications Services