PR Lead / Account Director – Independent Health PR Agency – Remote – £60,000+

The Company

This is an independent healthcare communications agency set up by industry professionals who found a need for full-service communications for the health tech & biotech space.

This opportunity is a great chance to be more than a number, to work side by side with the founder and to direct the growth and development of an agency.

They also offer great flexibility in working set up and operation, as a boutique independent agency they truly prioritise work-life balance.

 

Benefits
Salary range matched to Account Director position - £60,000+
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus company close between Christmas and New Year
9-day fortnight a day off on alternate Fridays!!
Remote working, with monthly team days in London
Monthly budget of £100 for access to office / co-working spaces if desired
Work from anywhere and flexible working policies
Health insurance following successful completion of probation

 

You

• You are a SAM or AD within PR in a regulated field, such as biotech, health tech, pharma, health, tech, or are an communications manager/director with strong media experience.
• This role has a strong media element – you will have experience in pitching and strong journalistic contacts.
• You’ll have experience of pitching in different markets – UK, EU are their primary functions, but they are always happy to bring in new skill sets.
• You are adaptable and great at bringing forward new ideas and creativity in everything you do
  
  

What you’ll be doing

• Lead client accounts, taking full responsibility for client deliverables and ensuring high-quality service and successful PR campaigns.
• Create and implement strategic PR and media campaigns for life sciences clients to achieve prominent coverage in both national and industry-specific publications.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with influential media contacts within the life sciences field.
• Partner with senior leadership to devise PR strategies that align with clients' business goals.
• Write engaging press releases, media pitches, and other PR content, including longform blogs and thought leadership articles.
• Track and evaluate media coverage, providing clients with regular reports and actionable insights.
• Conduct media outreach and secure placements across diverse channels such as print, digital, and broadcast.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and competitors' activities in the life sciences sector.
• Assist with business development by contributing to proposals and presentations for new business opportunities.
• Help develop and refine internal processes and PR best practices.
• Work with the marketing and events teams to enhance PR opportunities.

 

What should you do next?

This PR Lead role is one not to be missed; it encompasses the opportunity to work directing the next steps and development of an agency and to not just be one among many. To discuss this role further or to find out about other roles I’m currently working on, please get in touch or hit apply to submit your current CV.

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