Associate Director Permanent

Our client is an award specialist healthcare communications agency looking to add an Associate Director to their talented team in London.

In this role you will act as a client team leader and the main point of contact for your assigned accounts. You will manage the day-to-day programme delivery at the highest level in terms of quality, timeliness and added value. In addition to direct line reports, a significant part of your role will be to mentor and coach junior members of the team. You will have the opportunity to work on different deliverables, therapy areas, and also contribute to new business development and pitches. In return you can expect a great salary, a generous benefits package including, pension, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), high street vouchers and more.

Responsibilities:

• Offer strategic advice and set the direction for the programme
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of your client’s business and keeping abreast of environmental developments, e.g. working within EFPIA/ABPI/other national Codes of Practice
• Contribute to the business planning process by identifying and resolving internal/external challenges and bringing innovative ideas leading to new opportunities and business growth

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Life science degree
• Significant experience of leading an account team with in a medical communications agency environment
• Successful multi-tasker with scrupulous attention to detail
• Great leadership skills and the ability to motivate, empower and inspire team members to take initiative, build confidence and meet expectations
• Contribute to the business planning process by identifying and resolving internal/external challenges and bringing innovative ideas leading to new opportunities and business growth

• Strategic thinking

An opportunity to work for a leading agency does not come often. Our client offer great training to continue your success and have recognises as one of the best places to work. You will have excellent opportunities for career progression based upon your personal performance.

ID Search & Selection has been successfully placing candidates in healthcare communications jobs for over 15 years. Along the way we’ve built many long term relationships with candidates and clients. We’re now trusted recruitment partners to many leading companies, big, small, network and independent.

Our consultants are knowledgeable and professional and will be happy to offer information and advice. We are with you every step of the way, providing a supportive and communicative service that we will tailor to your unique needs.

Dario Sterling-Dwen would be happy to talk further on 01932 797993.

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