Associate Director in UK

Associate Director - Health PR/PA

Are you a leader in healthcare communications or public affairs and looking for your next big role?

At Lexington we are looking for an ambitious, experienced and enthusiastic Associate Director to join our leadership team, work on our fast-growing range of diverse UK and global clients, and support our continued growth.

We work right across the healthcare sector, with innovative HealthTech and global pharma companies, passionate patient groups, and leading trade bodies.

We deliver award-winning campaigns to raise awareness, drive behaviour change and deliver meaningful change for our clients.

From generating patient case studies and data-led media campaigns, through to profiling the positive impact of new technology with policy makers, Lexington is at the forefront of healthcare communications and public affairs.

In this role you will be a key leader within the health team, heading up campaigns to help solve some of the UK’s biggest healthcare challenges – from cancer and hepatitis C to heart failure and dementia.

From world-leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to AI tech companies; national medical research institutes to medical cannabis start-ups, you will draw on your knowledge of the healthcare, media and communications landscape to help them navigate – and lead – in a rapidly changing environment.

The successful candidate's expertiese may come from Corporate Communications, PR or Public Affairs, or may be a mix.

You'll have experience in relevant agency roles, will join a fast-paced, friendly, award-winning and expanding team where there will be significant opportunities for career development.

In return, we offer an industry-leading package, significant training opportunities, and the chance to be a leader in a team of award-winning, dynamic, talented individuals.

Key responsibilities

• Help lead the healthcare team, including line management and business development
• Lead on key communications accounts across a range of different sectors and areas
• Take a leading role in new business activity and marketing, including seeking out new leads, drafting proposals and leading in new business pitches
• Develop communications campaigns to deliver tangible change; acting as day-to-day lead on project implementation;
• Lead a range of client accounts and relationships
• Effective management and mentorship to help team members reach their full potential
• Manage the delivery of Lexington Health events with senior NHS and policy leads.

How to apply

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.

We

will give proper consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Interview/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial, informal interview and, if successful, will be invited for a second interview which will include a written task or presentation.

The role is for an immediate start subject to notice periods.

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