Account Manager (Brand & Marketing Communications)

TL;DR

Account Manager (Brand & Marketing Communications): Leading the delivery of diverse and cutting-edge projects for leading clients in Consumer Health (infant nutrition) and Pharma (dermatology) with an accent on strategic account leadership and integrated campaign delivery. Focus on patient activation, disease awareness campaigns, and deploying innovative strategies across creative, social media, digital, and influencer channels.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid Model)

Company

Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications, providing strategic, integrated communication solutions for pharmaceutical clients.

What you will do

• Take ownership of key accounts, guiding impactful campaigns from conception to completion.
• Develop and implement strategic recommendations, providing expert client counsel.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities.
• Drive account profitability through astute financial management and budgetary control.
• Provide line management and mentorship to junior team members.
• Actively identify and pursue opportunities for account growth and contribute to new business pitches.

Requirements

• Significant Healthcare Comms Experience as a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager within a healthcare communications agency, with a strong focus on commercial pharma clients.
• Ability to manage and deliver multi-channel campaigns (creative, social media, digital, influencer).
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and ability to develop strategic recommendations.
• Outstanding relationship management skills, anticipating client needs and providing strategic counsel.
• Solid grasp of the creative process, evaluating outputs, and translating client needs into briefs.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects and experience in line management/mentoring.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day.
• Generous enhanced parental leave policies.
• Robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation).
• Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling.
• Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion.
• Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth.
• Comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory.