Account Director, Public Relations - Healthcare (pharma/rx) (m/w/div)
Weber Shandwick
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Pharmaceutical industry experience
Rx medication communication expertise
Regulatory knowledge in health communications
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Weber Shandwick is seeking an Account Director for their Healthcare public relations team, focusing on the pharma and biotech sectors in Germany. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in healthcare communications, particularly with prescription medications, and be fluent in both German and English.
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Job Summary
The role involves strategic counseling and leadership for national and international clients focusing on prescription drug public relations.
Candidates will translate complex medical concepts into compelling stories and place content in specialized health media and digital platforms.
The company offers a permanent contract, 28 days of vacation, hybrid work options, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Weber Shandwick is seeking an Account Director for their Healthcare public relations team, focusing on the pharma and biotech sectors in Germany. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in healthcare communications, particularly with prescription medications, and be fluent in both German and English.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Pharmaceutical industry experience
Rx medication communication expertise
Regulatory knowledge in health communications
Integrated media relations campaign management
Team leadership and budget management
Nice-to-have
Strong network of German health journalists
Cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
Fluent English and German proficiency
Event planning for digital and physical venues
Key Requirements
Several years of relevant agency experience
Experience with Rx therapy indications
Fluency in German and very good English
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in health communication