Account Director

At Ogilvy, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations space, Borderless creativity inspiring brands and people to make lasting impact.

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Ogilvy  </strong></p>

<p>Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since Ogilvy was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently <a href="https://www.Ogilvy.com/ideas/Ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-rankings-third-straight-year" target="_blank">ranks</a> as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit <a href="http://www.Ogilvy.com/" target="_blank">Ogilvy.com</a>, and follow us on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31Se_7mxpVAamp;quot; target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ogilvy__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SccaJbNMQamp;quot; target="_blank">X</a>,<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SfRZhifmAamp;quot; target="_blank"> Instagram</a>, and<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31ScfS6rLGgamp;quot; target="_blank"> Facebook.</a></p>

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<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>

<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><div class="page">

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In medical education, our approach is founded on expertise that combines biomedical science, learning theory and behaviour change to create impactful medical and professional education. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">We’re ‘<strong>Scientifically Grounded, Creatively Driven’.</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>

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<h3>About the Role  </h3>

<p>Due to significant growth and a rapid resurgence of activity on a high-priority, strategic account, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Director (Medical Communications) to join our team. This is a pivotal role within a fast paced environment, offering the chance to lead and shape key workstreams on an account with substantial future potential. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive continued success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.</p>

<h3><span data-contrast="none"><br>What You’ll Do</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>

<p>As an Account Director, you will be instrumental in guiding and growing this crucial account. You will lead the delivery of diverse medical communications projects, provide expert strategic direction to our clients, and inspire your internal teams. This role demands a proactive leader who can manage multiple workstreams, contribute to business development, and ensure financial oversight and long-term client success.</p>

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>

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<li>Lead the strategic planning and delivery of a broad range of medical communications projects.</li>

<li>Serve as a key client contact, providing expert counsel and direction.</li>

<li>Oversee and direct internal project teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.</li>

<li>Drive forward planning and ensure seamless execution across workstreams.</li>

<li>Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve account objectives.</li>

<li>Contribute to ongoing business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth and partnership.</li>

<li>Maintain full financial oversight of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and client invoicing.</li>

<li>Ensure the continued long-term success and growth of this busy, priority account.</li>

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<h3><span data-contrast="none"><br>What You’ll Need </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>

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<li>Demonstrable experience within medical communications.</li>

<li>An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process across pre- and post-launch environments.</li>

<li>Proven experience in account direction, programme management, and providing client counsel within highly regulated pharmaceutical settings.</li>

<li>A track record of delivering strategically effective projects that consistently meet pharmaceutical company clients' objectives, budgets, and timelines.</li>

<li>Experience across a broad range of medical communications project types.</li>

<li>In-depth experience liaising with top-tier global clinicians and other healthcare professionals, always within permitted guidelines.</li>

<li>Expertise in collaborating with various specialties within pharmaceutical clients (e.g., Medical Affairs, Marketing, Research and Development, Legal/Regulatory, Procurement).</li>

<li>Working knowledge of and strict compliance with key industry guidelines (e.g., ABPI, Sunshine Act).</li>

<li>In-depth knowledge of the content development process and pharmaceutical company approval systems (Medical, Legal, Regulatory).</li>

<li>Demonstrated ability to oversee the financial management of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and client management.</li>

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<h3><span data-contrast="none"><br>How We’ll Support You</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <br><br><br></span></p>

<h3>Our Culture & Benefits</h3>

<p>Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.</p>

<p>We offer a flexible working hybrid model: 2 days in the office (all-agency anchor days for collaboration and socialising) and 3 days working remotely from wherever you work best.</p>

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<li>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</li>

<li>Enhanced parental leave </li>

<li>A generous pension scheme - you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions are matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total)</li>

<li>Choose from either Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing </li>

<li>A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling</li>

<li>Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion</li>

<li>Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners</li>

<li>A comprehensive Learning & Development programme </li>

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</div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. </p>

<p>We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. </p>

<p>Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.</p>

<p><span data-teams="true">Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></p>

<p>If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@Ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.</p></div>

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