Senior/Associate Director - Health & Wellness (Data Experience)

More about the role:  
We are a diverse team of 55+ 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 world’s 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 it’s 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 believe that working here is a chance to change lives, including your own. We’re 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 

What you’ll do:  
We are looking for Associate Directors and/or a Senior Associate and who want to challenge both themselves and the status quo. Who will bring their true selves and their passion to the team, and the work we do. 

Creativity, collaboration and insight-led integrated communications is at the heart of the agency’s offering. There is unrivalled encouragement from all corners of the company to push the envelope and deliver bold client proposals and campaigns which create valuable business impact – making Burson an employer of choice for those who wish to be at the forefront of the industry. 

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. 

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. 

You will be able to contribute your strategic thinking and shape programmes and activity. 

You will also take a proactive role in new business development, and in agency operations and forums, always contributing to the strength of our broader team both internally and externally. 

Experience that contributes to success:  

• Previous experience working across Global/EMEA/UK communications programmes for pharmaceutical and healthcare 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 and advocacy relations 

• Exposure to account financials, internal forecasting and reporting 

• Prior experience in new business pitching 

• People management in client teams and line management 

• Collaborative, curious, hardworking, kind, fun and willing to get immersed to deliver brilliant work 

• Eagerness to learn, to grow, and find the positives 

• Readiness to contribute to team culture and wellbeing 

• Inclusive and openminded outlook, with readiness to embrace individuality 

• Collaborative, curious, hardworking, kind, fun and willing to get immersed to deliver brilliant work 

• Eagerness to learn, to grow, and find the positives 

• Readiness to contribute to team culture and wellbeing 

• Inclusive and openminded outlook, with readiness to embrace individuality 

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