About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company 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 ranks 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 Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About WPP
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 WPP.com.
Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. We are made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design.
About the Role
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for an Account Director to join our dynamic team in Ogilvy Health UK, spearheading a large, global client account within the critical endocrinology space. We are seeking a strategic leader with proven expertise in global pharmaceutical product launches and someone who is passionate about bringing life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
In this pivotal role, you will enjoy significant autonomy over your assigned brand, empowering you to shape strategic direction and serve as an indispensable consultant to your client. You'll be integrated into a robust and well-resourced team, including a dedicated Client Partner, Senior Account Director, Lead Project Manager, and junior support, ensuring you have the right people around you to achieve outstanding results.
What you can look forward to:
- Pioneering Patient Education: You’ll be instrumental in developing a pioneering patient education experience designed to help young children (aged 2-10) understand the complex therapy areas that impact their lives. This is a chance to make a profound, tangible difference for families.
- Global Engagement: For those who thrive on international collaboration, upcoming congresses across the globe offer exciting opportunities to expand your global network and experience firsthand the worldwide impact of your work.
If you're eager to make a significant impact on a global scale within PMLive's #1 Creative Healthcare Agency of 2025 then apply today!
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for an Account Director who embodies our values and can inspire excellence:
- Global Pharma Launch Expertise: Demonstrable experience in a healthcare communications agency and, critically, leading global Rx product launches
- Strategic Acumen: A deep understanding of the evolving challenges and opportunities within healthcare communications, allowing you to establish and maintain a role as a valued consultant to clients from both a strategic and operational perspective.
- Leadership & Empathy: You operate with empathy, inspire and coach your account team, fostering growth and ensuring outstanding delivery. You enjoy people leadership and effectively manage multiple teams.
- Commercial Prowess: Commercially astute, you excel at developing estimates, managing billing timelines, and ensuring client invoicing is handled according to schedule.
Benefits & Culture
At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (its 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.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation)
- Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory
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.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
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.
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.
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