Account Director – Healthcare - London - Competitive
Westminster Search is proud to be working with a leading healthcare communications agency to recruit an experienced and strategic Account Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior communications professional with a passion for health to lead impactful campaigns, influence policy conversations, and guide a talented team.
The agency partners with a wide range of clients across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem – from global pharmaceutical companies and medtech innovators to patient charities and NHS organisations. It is known for its creative approach, deep sector insight, and commitment to improving health outcomes through powerful communications.
The Role
As Account Director, you will take the lead on a portfolio of high-profile healthcare clients, shaping strategy, driving delivery, and building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You’ll oversee integrated communications activity across public affairs, media, patient engagement, and digital, ensuring it delivers real impact.
You’ll provide strategic counsel, mentor a high-performing team, and play an active role in agency growth – whether through expanding existing accounts, winning new business, or raising the agency’s profile in the sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead client relationships across a range of healthcare accounts, acting as a strategic adviser and delivery lead
- Develop and oversee integrated communications plans, spanning PR, policy, public affairs, and patient advocacy
- Manage internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality campaigns on time and on budget
- Provide leadership, coaching, and line management to consultants, ensuring a supportive and high-performing culture
- Support business development through proposals, pitches, and networking
- Monitor policy and media developments relevant to healthcare and interpret implications for clients
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including ABPI and relevant client approval processes
- Represent the agency at client meetings, sector events, and industry forums
- Drive collaboration across account teams, encouraging innovation and insight-led communications
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Extensive experience in healthcare communications, public affairs, or PR (agency or in-house)
- Strong understanding of UK health policy, NHS structures, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven success in managing senior-level client relationships and delivering complex projects
- Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate business needs into communication
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please email joseph.henry@westminstersearch.com
Please attach a CV with your application.
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