Account Manager Healthcare Communications

Who we are:

Burson part of WPP is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

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More about the role:
We are a diverse team of 40 healthcare communications specialists who thrive on curiosity the thrill of a challenge good old-fashioned fun and working in partnership with clients to improve the health of the world one brilliant idea at a time.

We deliver global EMEA and UK integrated marketing communications solutions for many of the worlds leading healthcare companies. Our breadth of work is limitless as we challenge ourselves to innovate in all that we do and really make a difference. If its led by solid-insight or data nothing is out of reach; from traditional media campaigns data communications and brand launches to multi-channel digital and social media programmes to influencer campaigns and disease awareness initiatives to patient apps or patient advocacy partnerships to multi-award-winning corporate re-positioning videos and crisis management the list is endless.

We are very proud to have been awarded the EMEA Healthcare Consultancy of the Year for a few years running as well as having received awards across the board in Social Media PR Marketing Innovation Digital and Influencer categories an accolade to be proud of when pitted against some of the best consumer campaigns from less-regulated industries.

We believe that working here is a chance to change lives including your own. Were a super supportive team with a warm friendly and social culture. Through our solid PDP process and ongoing training and support we pride ourselves on nurturing our people to be their very best.

Our London Office
Burson employs over 450 people in the UK and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCos.

What youll do:

• You will have a solid grounding in communications within agency or similar environments.
• We are seeking candidates with a breadth of experience in communications for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience of leading projects is essential as well as involvement in leading teams to success.
• This role could be for an Senior Account Executive ready to be an Account Manager - we are open to level!!
• In this role under the guidance of senior team members you will have a hands-on approach in managing client relationships and delivering strategic and well-thought-out integrated communications programmes that are based on industry specific knowledge.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Previous experience working across Global/EMEA/UK communications programmes for pharmaceutical clients
• Experienced in building strong client relationships
• Well versed in leading and implementing client projects
• Data and brand communications
• Digital and social media campaigns
• Disease awareness/unbranded campaigns
• Patient engagement and policy communications
• Exposure to account financials internal forecasting and reporting
• Prior experience in new business pitching
• People management in client teams and line management

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Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1