Role Summary
Our client a leading Healthcare Communications Agency is seeking an Account Director to join their highly regarded medical affairs team.
The role will encompass a large percentage of medical affairs work, as well as a small amount of promotional work. Publications work will be limited but it’s advantageous to have knowledge of and some pubs experience. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and confidence to work across high science accounts/projects. This role requires someone that can lead on account strategy and senior partnership with clients; not just oversee delivery so it is a super exciting role for an ambitious candidate that loves having autonomy!
The Client: This agency is renowned for working across broad range of materials, with notable focus on their medical affairs and patient engagement work. The majority of their work is global and they work across a range of therapeutic areas, including: Rare diseases, Oncology, Haem-onc, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Women s Health, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and some diabetes.
Previous experience of working in a Healthcare Communications Agency is KEY for this role.
Location: London/Manchester- Hybrid (2 days a week in either location)
PLEASE NOTE: This role is available to UK based candidates only. Please do not apply if you are based outside of the UK. Unfortunately, this client is unable to offer VISA sponsorship, so please consider this before applying.
Salary range: very generous!
Benefits include:
* 25 days holiday plus 3 between Xmas and NY
* 10% bonus
* Days in lieu if have to work at weekend for on-site work
* 4.5 % pension
* 4 x salary life assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eye tests
Candidate must have:
* Minimum 6 years in a healthcare communications agency setting
* Scientific educational background (minimum BSc, ideally PhD)
* Calm, mediated approach in a fast-paced environment
