Associate Strategist

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

Langland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Engagement, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.

Health brings us together. In the diseases we suffer, the medicines we create, and the causes we champion, health shows us our collective humanity. When we break the barriers that divide us, when we think further, we can create healthier futures, together.

Job Description

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

We are looking for anAssociate Strategistwithin ourLangland Clinical Trial Experience (CTE)team. This role helps to set the direction for clinical trial recruitment campaigns, including content and messaging for patient and HCP-facing communications.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the creative, copy and content we make accurately reflects the strategy, so the role encompasses brand positioning, creative strategy, channel planning, market research, and message development.

Half of the role will involve responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) from clinical trial sponsors who require support for recruiting and retaining participants in their trials, and the other half will be working projects that we have already won, supporting the teams to ensure all deliverables reflect the strategy.

Responsibilities

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of trends and drivers in clinical research and healthcare
• Developing an understanding of communications strategies and tactics to encourage clinical trial enrollment
• Analysing market research to support strategy creation
• Supporting the client partnership and project management teams to ensure strategic alignment
• Preparing briefs for creative and content teams
• Arranging market testing of creative concepts
• Reviewing first-draft copy
• Working cross-functionally with internal departments and teams

Qualifications

WHO AM I?

• Life sciences degree
• Experience in a medical/health comms agency
• Currently working as either an Associate/Junior Strategist, or in a Medical Writer or Client Services role with an interest to move into strategy
• Naturally curious with an interest in strategy
• Strong research skills
• Passionate about healthcare and an interest in healthcare
• Knowledgeable about the clinical trial process and drug development
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Confident presentation skills, written, in-person and online (i.e. Teams)
• Competent with PowerPoint and visualisation of concepts and data

Please note: Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

Additional Information

Langlandhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• "YOU" DAYS - flexibility to take a day off for your well-being and self-care without prior notice and additional paid leave for volunteering and charity work of your choice.
• BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday (either Good Friday or Easter Monday) for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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