Senior Account Director - Account Leadership and Scientific Oversight

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Account Director to join a growing independent healthcare communications agency. You'll lead strategic communications programmes for leading pharmaceutical clients, combining scientific expertise with client leadership to deliver high-impact projects that improve patient outcomes.

Everything you need to know about the role

As a Senior Account Director, you will:

• Lead a portfolio of healthcare communications accounts across multiple therapy areas
• Build trusted relationships with pharmaceutical clients and senior stakeholders
• Develop scientific content for HCP meetings, educational materials and promotional campaigns
• Translate complex clinical data into clear, engaging communications
• Lead, mentor and develop account teams
• Oversee budgets, timelines and project delivery
• Support new business activity and agency growth

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Degree qualified in a life sciences subject
• 7+ years' healthcare communications agency experience
• Proven experience leading pharmaceutical client accounts
• Scientific writing and content development skills
• Confident leading teams, projects and client relationships
• Excellent organisational, commercial and project management skills
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused

What's on offer

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Hybrid and flexible remote working
• 31 days annual leave (including Christmas closure)
• Private healthcare and pension
• Annual wellbeing and learning allowance
• Bonus scheme and excellent career development opportunities

Could this be the role for you?

If you're an experienced healthcare communications leader looking for greater autonomy, the opportunity to shape agency growth and work with a collaborative, high-performing team, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV to [email protected]

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