Senior Account Director

Ready to take the next step in healthcare communications?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join a purpose-driven agency that works exclusively in health. As a Senior Account Director, you’ll take the lead on UK, European, and global programmes spanning PR, patient advocacy, and medical communications—partnering with clients who are shaping the future of healthcare.

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly influence strategy, drive innovation, and nurture teams—while working on projects that make a tangible impact on people’s lives—this could be your perfect next move.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll be at the heart of a growing, collaborative PR and communications team, acting as a trusted senior advisor to your clients. From shaping integrated communication strategies to overseeing delivery, you’ll bring creativity, rigour, and leadership to every campaign.

• Leading the strategic direction for multiple accounts, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Acting as a sounding board for clients—guiding them with fresh thinking, strong market knowledge, and bold ideas.
• Developing innovative campaign concepts across corporate comms, patient engagement, product launches, HCP education, and media/social media strategies.
• Interrogating strategy and tracking results against KPIs, making sure campaigns achieve meaningful impact.
• Taking a proactive role in new business—growing existing accounts, contributing to pitches, and helping shape the agency’s future.
• Overseeing budgets and financial planning, ensuring profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing and mentoring junior team members, fostering a supportive and ambitious team culture.

This is a hybrid role, with 2–3 days per week in their Central London office.

What makes you a strong fit

• Strong experience in healthcare communications (agency background ideal, but in-house also considered).
• A proven track record of managing multiple accounts and leading strategic programmes.
• Strong writing and presentation skills—able to deliver persuasive messaging across formats and audiences.
• A confident leader who can both nurture senior client relationships and inspire junior colleagues.
• A creative thinker with the ability to challenge clients and propose bold, innovative solutions.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, forecasting, and driving organic growth.
• Above all, you’re passionate about health and motivated by making a positive difference.

What’s on offer

• The chance to lead high-impact campaigns that truly change lives.
• A supportive, purpose-driven culture that values creativity, collaboration, and growth.
• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance plus additional time off for charitable work.
• Private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and flexible working.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal L&D programmes, and career development support.
• A hybrid, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your work makes a difference.

Could this be your next step?

If you’re looking to take on a senior leadership role in a values-led healthcare agency—where you’ll have both strategic influence and the opportunity to deliver meaningful work—this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

Apply now or reach out to me directly at [email protected]
Let’s chat in confidence about whether this could be the right fit for you.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

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