Account Director

Applied Intuition Inc.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare marketing agency is seeking an Account Director to manage client relationships and shape strategic directions. The role requires a minimum of 4 years in pharmaceutical marketing and robust communication skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and hybrid working environment, and will enjoy benefits like 25 days of holiday and private health insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Work From Anywhere Policy

Annual Wellbeing Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private health/free travel insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical marketing, or at least 2 years as a Senior Account Manager.
• A deep understanding of pharma/healthcare challenges and opportunities.
• Experience working across the promotional mix.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture client relationships.
• Shape long-term strategic direction.
• Anticipate client needs with proactive solutions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Step into OutsideIn Thinking. At Cherry, we don’t just manage our clients’ accounts, we immerse ourselves in their worlds, and in return we offer them expertise from our diverse collective of thinkers and doers. It is this combination that allows us to deliver bold ideas. We’re looking for an Account Director who’s brave, curious, and unafraid to chart the unmarked route. Someone who thrives on both strategy and creativity, and who can bring clients and teams with them on the journey.

About the role:

As an Account Director at Cherry, you’ll be the driving force within your client teams, building trust, spotting opportunities, and shaping strategies that go beyond the expected. You’ll lead the day-to-day direction of your accounts, ensure every piece of work reflects your clients’ ambitions, and inspire those around you to think bigger, braver, and bolder.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and nurture client relationships, becoming fluent in their brand, culture, and goals
• Shape long-term strategic direction and challenge the status quo with fresh perspectives
• Anticipate client needs and bring proactive, OutsideIn Thinking solutions to the table
• Keep a firm grip on revenue, forecasting, and profitability, balancing creativity with commerciality
• Spot opportunities to grow client business and deliver added value
• Foster a collaborative, adventurous environment that empowers your team to thrive
• Stay tuned into industry trends, digital innovation, and the evolving healthcare landscape
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes of practice and legislation
• Support new business initiatives, pitches, and RFPs with energy and vision

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical marketing, or at least 2 years as a Senior Account Manager
• A deep understanding of pharma/healthcare challenges and opportunities
• Experience working across the promotional mix
• A sharp strategic mind with the courage to ask the braver question
• A talent for recognising, shaping, and presenting standout creative ideas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Financial acumen and confidence managing budgets
• Leadership skills to develop, mentor, and inspire your team

About Cherry

We’re not just another healthcare agency. At Cherry, we’re a vibrant collective of thinkers, creators, and innovators who believe the best work happens when we combine intimate knowledge of our clients’ needs and external expertise.

Our culture is dynamic, supportive, and adventurous — and we’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work for five years running, including awards for Best Workplace, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Wellbeing, and Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services.

At Cherry we work collaboratively in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3x days per week in our office near London Bridge.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday per year (which increases with tenure)
• Work From Anywhere Policy (for 20 days per year you can work from anywhere abroad)
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance, to spend on whatever that makes you happy
• 2 x volunteer days per year - to support a cause close to you
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private health/free travel insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced family friendly & women\'s health policies
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Mobility program - opportunity to work from one of our global offices for short/mid/long term secondments

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