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PR Account Director – Health/Pharma
The Hague, Netherlands
Who are we?
At Weber Shandwick Health, we’ve always been on the front foot when it comes to innovation within the industry. Engagement is our currency. No value = no engagement. We delve deeper to deliver genuine impact, empowering audiences to manage their own health whilst meeting business objectives for our clients.
It’s never been a more challenging and exciting time to work in healthcare communications. Artificial intelligence, data-driven insights and tangible tech solutions are all being used to communicate with a public – including patients, healthcare professionals and media –who are more engaged than ever before.
What is the role?
We are looking for a strong Account Director to join our busy team based in The Hague. The Health team at Weber Shandwick work across accounts in corporate health communications, disease awareness and public affairs, for top pharmaceutical companies. The majority of their work is Netherlands-specific but there is also the opportunity to collaborate with teams in the UK, Switzerland and Belgium on further global work. This is a great opportunity to lead on a number of established pharma accounts but also support with building the health team further and developing new business opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day management of cross-functional teams.
- Client partnership with top pharma companies.
- Supporting with new and organic business growth.
- Acting as the point of contact for health/pharma clients.
- Providing healthcare communications expertise for internal and external teams.
Who are you?
- Experienced working at Senior Manager or Account Director level within a PR/Comms agency.
- Experienced working with healthcare and/or pharmaceutical accounts
- Experienced with disease awareness, and corporate health accounts.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- A good team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Anything else?
We are based in The Hague in the Netherlands and work on a hybrid model with two days per week in the office. However we are a flexible bunch, so please do reach out if you have flexibility requirements such a part-time working and/or remote working requirements and we'll be happy to chat!
For this role we ask that you are based in the Netherlands and eligible to work in the Netherlands. You must be fluent in Dutch and English.
Note from the talent team:
We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, down to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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