Account Manager (Scientific Communications)

If you’re an Account Manager or Senior Account Executive with healthcare PR or communications agency experience - and you love turning complex science into engaging, audience-friendly content - this could be a genuinely exciting next step.

We’re partnering with a globally recognised communications network that works with some of the world’s most iconic healthcare and consumer health brands. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative international team delivering integrated scientific and healthcare communications programmes across global markets.

The environment is fast-paced, ambitious and creatively driven, but with the backing, scale and career opportunities that come from being part of a major international group. You’ll work alongside specialists across PR, creative, digital and strategy teams, helping bring healthcare innovation and scientific storytelling to life in a way that genuinely connects with people.

This role would suit someone coming from a healthcare PR, medical communications or healthcare communications agency background who enjoys content development, client management and working at the intersection of science and storytelling.

Please Note - This role is a fixed term 12 month contract initially with a view to permanent thereafter

Everything you need to know about the role

This is a varied client-facing role where you’ll support the delivery of integrated healthcare communications programmes for a major global healthcare portfolio.

You’ll:

• Develop clear, engaging healthcare and scientific content for a range of audiences
• Translate complex science and medical information into accessible, compelling messaging
• Create materials including fact sheets, FAQs, briefing documents, messaging frameworks, scientific summaries and campaign content
• Support the delivery of international communications programmes across global and regional markets
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, building strong and collaborative relationships
• Manage timelines, workflows and multiple projects within a fast-moving agency environment
• Work closely with creative, studio, strategy and communications teams to deliver integrated campaigns
• Contribute ideas and fresh thinking around healthcare storytelling and campaign development
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, on brief and to exceptionally high standards Gain exposure to large-scale global healthcare communications programmes within a highly respected international network

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Experience within a healthcare PR, healthcare communications or medical communications agency
• Current level could be SAE or AM depending on experience
• Strong writing and content development skills within a healthcare, medical or scientific environment
• Ability to simplify complex scientific information into clear, engaging language
  Experience supporting client accounts and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborative working
• A genuine interest in healthcare, science and consumer health communications
  Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment with high-profile global brands
• Someone proactive, curious and keen to continue developing their scientific communications expertise
• A science or healthcare-related degree would be preferred but isn’t essential

What’s on offer?

• The opportunity to work on globally recognised healthcare and consumer health brands
• Hybrid working with a central London office
• The backing, stability and development opportunities of a major international communications group
• Exposure to integrated global healthcare campaigns spanning PR, creative, digital and strategy
• A highly collaborative culture with strong mentoring and development support
• The chance to develop specialist scientific and healthcare content expertise
• A fast-moving, high-profile client environment with plenty of variety and visibility
• Clear progression opportunities within a globally connected business
• A genuinely supportive team culture that values ideas, collaboration and curiosity

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your healthcare communications career within a globally recognised agency network while building your expertise in scientific storytelling and content development - I’d love to tell you more.

Apply today or send your CV to [email protected]

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