Account Director (Freelance) Healthcare/Pharma Communications - Global Communications Agency

Are you a seasoned healthcare communications professional seeking your next freelance challenge? We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Account Director to join our dynamic team and drive world-class communications for our global healthcare clients.

Why Join Fleishmanhillard?

We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award-winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in previous years. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), we believe diversity drives innovation. Whatever your background, you’ll find a welcoming, equitable environment here. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

About The Role

As a Freelance Account Director, you will play a key role in supporting Directors to advance major global healthcare accounts. You’ll be entrusted with building and maintaining strong client relationships, leading teams to deliver high-quality work, and helping to shape and execute client strategy. Your expertise will help identify opportunities for both organic and new client growth.

What You’Ll Do:

• Client Leadership: Act as the day-to-day lead across a portfolio of healthcare accounts, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional client service that drives satisfaction and retention.
• Strategic & Creative Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor, offering actionable strategic insights and creative media solutions. Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, media, and relevant industry influencers.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee client budgets, billing, and account administration, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Business Growth: Identify and support new business opportunities through networking, lead generation, and participation in proposals and pitches.
• Integrated Campaigns: Collaborate with media and digital specialists to develop and activate integrated campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and motivate junior team members to foster a productive and inclusive team environment.
• Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice initiatives across our network.

About You:

• You’re a proactive and strategic communicator with proven experience in healthcare and pharma communications, ideally within an agency setting.
• Previous experience in oncology is an advantage.
• You excel at building client relationships, delivering creative and effective solutions, and leading teams to success.
• You thrive in a flexible freelance environment and are ready to make an immediate impact.
• Previous experience developing internal communications campaigns a must

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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