Are you a leader in healthcare communications who is looking for the next big role?  At Lexington we are looking for an ambitious, experienced and enthusiastic Associate Director to help lead our healthcare practice and to work on our fast-growing range of communications clients. 

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. You will also advise clients who are working at the heart of the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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, who will have at least eight years’ experience in relevant agency or in-house roles, will join a fast-paced, friendly 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 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; and

• Manage the delivery of Lexington Health events with senior NHS and policy leads.