Account Director

Are you an experienced Senior Account Manager ready to step into an Account Director role where science, creativity and strategy truly come together? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist marketing and communications agency working at the intersection of science, technology and innovation. Their clients include some of the most influential companies shaping the future of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials and specialist chemicals. The agency prides itself on translating complex scientific ideas into powerful brand stories and impactful marketing campaigns. With a team made up of scientifically minded strategists, writers, creatives and client services professionals, they deliver integrated programmes that help cutting-edge organisations stand out in highly technical and competitive markets. As Account Director, you’ll lead key client relationships, shape strategic marketing programmes and guide a talented team delivering high-quality creative and communications work for global science and technology brands. Everything you need to know about the role As Account Director, you’ll take ownership of client partnerships and play a central role in delivering strategic marketing and communications programmes that help science-led organisations tell their stories more effectively. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard, while also identifying opportunities to expand and grow client relationships. Working closely with strategy, creative and content teams, you’ll help translate complex scientific concepts into compelling campaigns, brand narratives and digital experiences that resonate with specialist B2B audiences. This is a highly visible role within the agency, offering the opportunity to shape client strategy, influence campaigns and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Key responsibilities include: Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of their business strategy and commercial objectives Leading the planning and delivery of integrated marketing and communications programmes Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to exceptional quality standards Identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and contribute to account growth Supporting new business activity, including RFP responses and pitch development Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team including account managers, strategists and scientific writers Driving collaboration across the agency to improve delivery efficiency and creative output Managing account forecasting, budgets and profitability Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit: You’ll already be operating at Senior Account Manager level (or above) within a healthcare agency environment and someone who’s ready to take the next step into a strategic leadership role. Experience within science, life sciences, healthcare, or other technical B2B sectors is essential, but equally important is your ability to grasp complex subject matter and translate it into compelling communications. You’ll be collaborative, commercially minded and motivated by the opportunity to work with clients at the forefront of scientific innovation. You’ll bring: Significant experience in account management within a marketing, communications or creative agency A strong track record of managing and growing key client relationships Experience delivering integrated campaigns across branding, content, digital or thought leadership Confidence managing multiple complex projects and deadlines Strong commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting and account profitability Experience mentoring or managing junior team members A genuine interest in science, technology or innovation-led industries Excellent communication, organisational and strategic thinking skills