Senior Client Strategy Director, Healthcare Growth

Lucid Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Director in Manchester to lead client strategy and portfolio growth. This role involves building strong strategic partnerships, driving business development, and managing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in client-facing roles, strategic planning capabilities, and a background in medcomms. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, pension contribution, and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

25 working days holiday

Flexible holiday buy and sell scheme

Private health and dental cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior client-facing role, building trusted partnerships.
• Strong strategic capability to shape insight-led programmes.
• Ability to confidently present and articulate ideas to stakeholders.
• Experience leading and aligning cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages senior client relationships across the portfolio.
• Leads proposal and pitch processes to drive growth.
• Oversees execution of clients' strategic plans and objectives.
• Delivers against revenue and profitability targets.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Life Science degree or equivalent

Job description

A global healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Director in Manchester to lead client strategy and portfolio growth. This role involves building strong strategic partnerships, driving business development, and managing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in client-facing roles, strategic planning capabilities, and a background in medcomms. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, pension contribution, and flexible holiday options.