Senior Account Director (Medical Education)

TL;DR

Senior Account Director (Medical Education): Leading client relationships and strategic programming for healthcare and pharmaceutical accounts with an accent on financial health, account profitability, and organic growth. Focus on mentoring teams, driving new business pitches, and acting as a senior strategic adviser to clinical and industry opinion leaders.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global creative network founded in 1948, providing integrated strategic solutions for leading brands across advertising, digital, and healthcare communications.

What you will do

• Lead and shape the long-term strategic direction of client accounts to ensure alignment with market opportunities.
• Manage account profitability, negotiate financial arrangements, and oversee budget performance.
• Act as a trusted senior consultant to clients, partnering at the Marketing Director level.
• Identify and execute opportunities for organic business growth within existing client portfolios.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor team members, setting clear development objectives and managing resourcing.
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute to the agency's growth strategy.

Requirements

• Significant experience directing accounts within a Medical Education or Medical Communications agency environment.
• Strong track record of managing account profitability, budgeting, and driving organic growth.
• Proven ability to act as a senior-level adviser to healthcare and pharmaceutical clients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, resourcing, and developing junior talent.
• Solid understanding of the healthcare landscape, pharmaceutical guidelines, and opinion leader networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including 25 days annual leave plus purchase options and birthday off.
• Robust pension scheme with up to 17.5% total contributions.
• Choice of private medical cover, dental cover, or a monthly leisure allowance.
• Access to professional coaching, mental health support, and remote GP services.
• Extensive learning and development programs to support career trajectory.
• Commitment to DEI initiatives and a non-hierarchical, supportive team environment.