Account Director, Public Relations - Healthcare (pharma/rx) (m/w/div)

Webershandwick

Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Not specified; benefits: 28 days vacation + holida...
On-site
Pharmaceutical pr experience
Rx medication communication expertise
Integrated media relations campaigns
Webershandwick is seeking an Account Director for its Public Relations team focused on the healthcare sector in Germany. The ideal candidate will have expertise in pharmaceutical communications and will be responsible for strategic client advisory, project management, and leading integrated media campaigns

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing strategic counseling and leading national and international clients focused on professional public relations for prescription medications.
  • Candidates will translate complex medical and scientific concepts into compelling stories and place content in appropriate specialized media or digital platforms.
  • The company offers a permanent contract, 28 days of vacation plus additional holidays, hybrid working options, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Webershandwick is seeking an Account Director for its Public Relations team focused on the healthcare sector in Germany. The ideal candidate will have expertise in pharmaceutical communications and will be responsible for strategic client advisory, project management, and leading integrated media campaigns.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 28 days vacation + holidays; Perks: Deutschlandticket subsidy, Bike-Leasing, LinkedIn Learning access

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pharmaceutical PR experience
  • Rx medication communication expertise
  • Integrated media relations campaigns
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • German and English fluency

Nice-to-have

  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Event planning and execution
  • Digital platform content placement
  • Agile team environment

Key Requirements

  • Several years of relevant agency experience
  • Experience in Rx therapy indications
  • Fluent German and very good English skills
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements in health communication

Work Rights

Not specified

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