Senior Account Executive

Life Sciences Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare communications agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join their client services team. The role involves managing projects for leading pharmaceutical clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective communication. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in medical communications, strong client handling skills, and a degree in life sciences. The agency values collaboration and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Ongoing professional development

High-profile healthcare projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a medical communications agency environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong client handling and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of medical communications projects
• Act as the main contact for clients
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and workflow

Skills

Client handling skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in life sciences

Job description

Job Title : Senior Account Executive – Medical Communications

Overview

Are you a driven and collaborative Senior Account Executive looking to take your med comms career to the next level? Join a thriving healthcare communications agency where your ideas and initiative will be valued and your professional development actively supported.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Account Executive with a passion for healthcare communications. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality, strategic, and creative medical communications for global pharmaceutical clients across a range of therapy areas.

Working within a dynamic and supportive client services team, you’ll take ownership of key project elements, manage timelines and budgets, and help build strong relationships with clients and internal teams alike.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of a wide range of medical communications projects (e.g. publications, symposia, advisory boards, digital content)
• Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients, ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and workflow, liaising with editorial and creative teams
• Prepare accurate status reports, contact reports, and financial tracking documents
• Contribute to proposals and pitch materials for new business opportunities
• Maintain strong understanding of relevant therapy areas and industry trends

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a medical communications agency environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong client handling and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset
• A degree in life sciences (or similar)

Why Join Us?

• Work with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical clients
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile, meaningful healthcare work
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression