Senior Account Director - Healthcare (Data)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: 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 <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><p> </p> <p><strong>More about the role</strong><br>We are a diverse team of 45+ healthcare communications specialists who thrive on curiosity, the thrill of a challenge, good old-fashioned fun and working in partnership with clients to improve the health of the world, one brilliant idea at a time.</p> <p>We deliver global, EMEA and UK integrated marketing communications solutions for many of the world’s leading healthcare companies.</p> <p>Our breadth of work is limitless, as we challenge ourselves to innovate in all that we do and really make a difference. If it’s led by solid-insight or data, nothing is out of reach; from traditional media campaigns, data communications and brand launches, to multi-channel digital and social media programmes, to influencer campaigns and disease awareness initiatives, to patient apps or patient advocacy partnerships, to multi-award-winning corporate re-positioning videos and crisis management, the list is endless.</p> <p>We believe that working here is a chance to change lives, including your own. We’re a super supportive team with a warm, friendly and social culture. Through our solid PDP process and ongoing training and support, we pride ourselves on nurturing our people to be their very best. </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the strategic development and delivery of integrated, insight-led communications programmes for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients.</li> <li>Act as a day-to-day lead across projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, alignment with client goals, and consistent performance against KPIs.</li> <li>Translate complex healthcare data (e.g. clinical trials, real-world evidence, HES data) into compelling narratives that support client messaging and engagement.</li> <li>Lead and inspire account teams, providing mentorship, fostering collaboration, and ensuring continued professional growth.</li> <li>Partner with senior leadership to shape strategic proposals and pitch documents, contributing to business development and organic account growth.</li> <li>Cultivate strong, trusted client relationships by demonstrating sector expertise, strategic counsel, and proactive problem-solving.</li> <li>Collaborate across Burson's network, including creative, digital, and strategy teams, to deliver bold, integrated campaigns that challenge the status q