Associate Director - Healthcare PR

Are you an experienced client lead with a passion for strategic healthcare communications? My client who is a boutique healthcare communications agency is looking for a skilled Associate Director to take ownership of key client relationships, drive strategic direction, and deliver impactful multi-market campaigns.

About the Role:

This position is 70% delivery and client leadership, 30% growth, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building strong client partnerships and growing existing accounts. You'll lead global and UK-based communications across therapy areas such as respiratory, vaccines, women's health, and neurology, with a mix of corporate reputation and brand communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Leadership: Act as the key client contact, leading high-level strategic conversations and ensuring strong, long-term partnerships.
• Strategy & Delivery: Oversee the development and execution of healthcare communications campaigns across multiple markets.
• Multi-Market Focus: Work on global and UK accounts spanning corporate reputation, HCP engagement, and branded communications.
• Organic Growth: Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts, ensuring continued growth.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, providing strategic direction and ensuring excellence in delivery.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven agency experience in healthcare communications, with a track record of leading global/multi-market client accounts.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to lead strategic discussions and deliver high-quality programmes.
• Experience in corporate reputation, brand communications, HCP engagement, and patient advocacy.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate complex science into engaging, impactful content.
• The ability to spot opportunities for organic growth, supporting the agency's long-term success.

What's on Offer:

• A boutique agency environment with a flexible, hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work across diverse therapy areas, including respiratory, vaccines, women's health, and neurology.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, strategy, and excellence in healthcare communications.

If you're a client services leader looking for a role where you can shape strategy, strengthen client relationships, and drive impactful communications, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now! For more information, contact Nicky Stunt, Principal Manager, at or .