Senior Account Director, Healthcare Advertising

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. Ogilvy was recognised as the most creative and most effective agency network in the world, ranking #1 on WARC’s Creative 100 and Effective 100 lists. The WARC 100 lists act as an industry benchmark for success based on results from the most prestigious global and regional industry competitions.

Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. We are made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design.

There are several ongoing initiatives within Ogilvy Health that you can choose to get involved in including our fantastic Employee Resource Groups groups and social team, created to champion greater cultural and ethnic diversity in the industry, our agency and our work.  

About the Role  

If you're a collaborative leader who thrives on tackling exciting challenges in the healthcare space, this is your opportunity to lead and grow with a team of passionate experts. Owing to account growth, we're looking for an experienced Senior Account Director to join us and lead one of the dermatology brands on a large pharma account. 

• Be at the forefront of health communications: Work with leading pharmaceutical and healthcare clients on groundbreaking campaigns that shape the industry.
• Lead with strategic vision: Guide your clients with insightful counsel and strategic direction, building long-lasting partnerships.
• Collaborate with the best: Partner with a team of award-winning creatives, strategists, and writers to bring innovative ideas to life.
• Thrive in a culture of growth: Join a global agency with a legacy of excellence and a commitment to fostering talent.

What You’ll Do 

As a Senior Account Director, you will:

• Serve as the primary client contact, building and nurturing strong, trusted relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing and communications plans that deliver measurable results.
• Lead and inspire a team of account professionals, fostering their growth and development.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and campaign success.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices, identifying new opportunities for client growth.
  
  

What You’ll Need  

• Extensive proven experience in a healthcare advertising or communications agency setting.
• A deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, including regulatory guidelines.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• A passion for healthcare and a desire to make a real difference.
  
  

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

Benefits 

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced parental leave 
• A generous pension scheme - you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions are matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total)
• Choose from either Private Medical Cover (Bupa) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing 
• A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
• Help @ Hand by Unum - quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
• Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners
• A comprehensive Learning & Development programme