Senior Account Director

We're partnering with an independent healthcare communications agency to appoint a Senior Account Director to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of key client relationships while remaining closely involved in the scientific work. If you've found yourself becoming further removed from content as your career has progressed, this role offers the chance to combine strategic client leadership with hands-on scientific communications.

Working across a varied portfolio of projects, you'll lead client programmes, oversee delivery and continue developing high-quality scientific content that helps communicate complex data clearly and effectively.

The role

As Senior Account Director, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of pharmaceutical clients, providing strategic direction, building long‑term relationships and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard.

You'll also remain actively involved in scientific content development, working with clinical data and helping shape engaging communications for healthcare professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop strong client relationships across a portfolio of accounts.
• Provide strategic counsel and oversee the successful delivery of projects.
• Interpret scientific publications and clinical data to develop clear, engaging communications.
• Lead the development and review of meeting materials, slide decks and educational resources.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resource across multiple workstreams.
• Support and mentor Account Managers and Account Executives.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships.
• Contribute to the continued development of the agency.

About you

You'll already have significant experience within a healthcare communications agency and be confident leading clients, projects and teams.

You'll enjoy balancing strategic thinking with scientific content development and take pride in producing work of the highest quality.

We're particularly interested in speaking with people who have:

• Healthcare communications agency experience.
• Strong scientific understanding and the ability to interpret clinical data.
• Experience leading pharmaceutical client accounts.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting those around them.

Why consider this opportunity?

Joining an independent agency means you'll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution, both within your client accounts and across the wider business. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, enjoy genuine autonomy and have a clear pathway towards Associate Director as your career develops.

The agency offers a flexible approach to hybrid working, recognising the value of collaboration while supporting flexibility for its team.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution while continuing to develop your career within healthcare communications, we'd love to hear from you.

Any further questions? Please contact Nicky Stunt, Principal Healthcare Communications Recruiter at RBW Consulting, at [email protected].