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A growing, friendly agency is looking for an Account Director to join its senior team, with a particular focus on healthcare, pharma and life sciences clients. This role would suit an established AD or a strong Senior Account Director/Associate Director from a larger ethical or RX agency who is keen for a slightly calmer pace, more autonomy, and a genuinely supportive working environment.
The Agency
An integrated communications agency working across life sciences, health and technology. The structure is fairly flat, collaborative and non-hierarchical. You’ll report directly to the founder and work alongside a small number of other Account Directors, each with their own teams. The agency is growing and offers real opportunity to shape your own portfolio and build a team around you.
The Role
You’ll lead on a mix of digital and traditional marketing and PR accounts, with increasing demand coming from pharmaceutical and RX-focused clients. There is scope to line manage if you’d like to, but it isn’t essential. The emphasis is on senior client leadership, strategic input and high-quality delivery rather than relentless pace.
Typical Clients Include:
- Biotech and pharmaceutical brands
- Health charities and awareness campaigns
- CROs and medical technology companies
- Scientific and analytical equipment businesses
What They’re Looking For
- Strong agency background, ideally within healthcare, pharma or RX communications
- Confident senior client handler with strategic oversight skills
- Experience across PR, marketing and integrated campaigns
- Comfortable managing multiple accounts and budgets
- Team leadership skills or the desire to develop them
- Interest in life sciences, health and technology sectors
Why Join?
- Genuinely pleasant working culture — supportive colleagues and approachable leadership
- Interesting, varied and meaningful client work
- Flexible hybrid model (they’d like people in the office at least once a week)
- 4-day week option available
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants senior responsibility, autonomy and rewarding client work without the pressure cooker atmosphere of a large network agency.