Account Director - Healthcare / Life Sciences PR & Marketing

Ref: 35558

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.