Overview

Principal Consultant - Medical Communications Talent Partner

Director - Healthcare PR (Global Rare Disease Account)

Step into a pivotal leadership role at a multi-award-winning healthcare PR agency, where you will take charge of one of their highest-profile global accounts. Whether you are an experienced Director or an ambitious Associate Director ready to make the leap, this is an opportunity to drive impactful work in the rare disease space.

The Agency

Widely recognised through UK and global awards, this agency is renowned for delivering bold, creative pharma communications and fostering a truly collaborative and supportive culture. They are passionate about work that makes a difference - and about the people who deliver it.

The Role

You will lead a flagship rare disease account spanning patient engagement, media strategy, policy & data driven campaigns. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Shape and steer the overall strategy
• Provide senior counsel to clients
• Lead a strong, established team (AD, SAM, AMs)
• Play a key role in agency growth and direction

Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in Central London

Requirements

• 6+ years in healthcare PR
• Proven success in global communications, client leadership, and team management
• A strategic mindset with solid commercial and operational acumen
• Calm, confident leadership - even under pressure
• Sharp strategic thinking and excellent client-handling skills
• Ability to inspire and mentor your team
• Bonus: Something “extra” - a background in advertising, AI, digital, or a track record in thought leadership (e.g. active on LinkedIn, contributing ideas)
• 28 days holiday
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Life Assurance
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Lovely Central London Office

Ready to lead meaningful, high-impact healthcare comms in a supportive, ambitious team?

We’d love to hear from you - apply now.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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