Account Director

Are you an experienced healthcare advertising professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re partnered with a dynamic, global healthcare communications agency looking for an Account Director to join their Creative Marketing / Healthcare Advertising team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile client accounts, deliver stand-out creative campaigns and help guide a talented team in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Everything you need to know about the role

As an Account Director, you’ll be central to driving client satisfaction, delivering integrated projects and nurturing strong client partnerships. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on project and people management to help shape the agency’s creative output.

• Lead and manage multiple client accounts, acting as the main point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Oversee the delivery of brand campaigns, creative assets and promotional materials that meet client objectives and industry standards.
• Provide strategic input and guidance in client meetings, ensuring solutions are insight-driven and commercially effective.
• Maintain financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting and invoicing, to keep projects running smoothly and profitably.
• Coordinate and mentor internal teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and high performance.
• Proactively identify and help convert business development opportunities within existing accounts.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest creative quality standards.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture where everyone feels supported and valued.

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Significant experience within a healthcare advertising agency (essential).
• Strong understanding of brand strategy and campaign delivery in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Proven track record of managing multiple client accounts and leading integrated projects from brief to delivery.
• Confident communicator, able to build trusted client relationships and guide client discussions strategically.
• Solid experience in budget management and project financials.
• Capable of mentoring and motivating teams to produce creative, high-quality work.
• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused, thriving in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Passionate about healthcare communications and delivering impactful work.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits reflective of your experience.
• A leadership role within a global agency known for its collaborative culture and creative excellence.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful healthcare brand campaigns that make a real difference.
• Clear pathway for career growth and development in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to take the next step and bring your expertise to a forward-thinking creative healthcare team, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

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