Senior Account Director - Healthcare / Pharma Communications - Global Agency

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Account Director to drive impactful healthcare communications. In this pivotal role, you'll lead integrated campaigns for top-tier clients in pharma and health-tech, ensuring compliance and delivering excellence. Join a vibrant team dedicated to shaping better health outcomes through strategic communication. This position offers opportunities for growth, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for meaningful communications, this role is your chance to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Comprehensive Wellbeing Package

Generous Holidays

Global Mobility Opportunities

Culture Club Perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading healthcare communication campaigns.
• Strong ability to manage client relationships and deliver effective strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications for product launches and reputation management.
• Inspire and develop a talented team while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Healthcare Communications

Client Management

Strategic Thinking

Team Leadership

Media Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Master's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

Explorers.
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Senior Account Director - Healthcare / Pharma Communications - Global Agency

London

We’re not just another agency. We’re the agency that’s shaping conversations in healthcare that matter. Previously recognised as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year, one of AdAge’s Standout Agencies, and EY’s only 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 now on the lookout for a Senior Account Director to join our high-performing healthcare practice. This is a rare opportunity to lead integrated campaigns for some of the most exciting names in pharma, biotech and health-tech. If you’re a strategic thinker, a natural client leader and passionate about meaningful communications, this role is for you.

The Role

As Senior Account Director, you’ll:

• Lead integrated communications programmes across product launches, reputation, disease awareness and more.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for top-tier clients, offering trusted counsel and building long-term partnerships.
• Craft and execute strategies that span media relations, digital, influencer, patient advocacy, KOL engagement and thought leadership.
• Manage campaign delivery, timelines and budgets — with excellence.
• Inspire and develop a talented team, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Stay ahead of healthcare regulations (EFPIA, ABPI, FDA etc.), ensuring every output is compliant and credible.
• Drive new business opportunities and help shape the future of our growing healthcare offer.

About You

You’re an experienced healthcare communications professional with:

• Strong agency experience in pharmaceutical and/or health-tech communications.
• Excellent client handling and an ability to distil complexity into compelling narratives.
• A collaborative mindset, with a track record of mentoring and inspiring teams.

The Team & Culture

You’ll join a vibrant, international team of strategists, scientists, creatives, journalists, and advocates — all united by a shared mission to shape better health outcomes through smart, strategic communication. We work across CVRM, rare disease, oncology, women’s health, AI-powered informatics, and more — delivering work that’s both human and high-impact.

A few things we think you’ll love:

• A friendly and inclusive team with a global reach
• Opportunities to work across multi-market campaigns and collaborate across our Omnicom network
• A clear pathway for growth, development and leadership
• Global mobility and secondment opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working with a culture that truly values work-life balance
• Amazing Culture Club perks – from rooftop yoga to in-house massages
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package (including BUPA, generous parental leave, gym membership, fertility & menopause support)
• Generous holidays, including birthday leave, Christmas closure and sabbatical options

Ready to shape the future of healthcare communications?

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