Senior Executive, Marketing and Growth

Publicis Groupe; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare marketing agency in London seeks a Senior Executive for Marketing and Growth. The role focuses on delivering strategic marketing initiatives, enhancing brand visibility, and supporting business growth. Candidates must have agency experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of driving projects effectively. The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office per week alongside a range of benefits including flexible working and wellness support.

Benefits

Work from anywhere for 6 weeks annually

Flexibility days for well-being

24/7 helpline for personal and professional support

Family-friendly policies with 26 weeks full pay

Flexible Bank Holiday swap

Local discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Agency experience is essential, preferably in healthcare or pharma.
• Strong writing and editing skills, adaptable tone for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of independently driving projects under tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexible and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and social channels.
• Collaborate on new business opportunities and pitch preparation.
• Manage relationships with key trade media and industry bodies.
• Own project timelines and manage budgets.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Brand development

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Job description

Company description

At Publicis Health, we believe keeping the world healthy is our most extraordinary social endeavor. Because one person's wellbeing is the responsibility of many. As part of Publicis Groupe - built on the world's foremost intelligence platform - we create sharper, more memorable, and valuable brands for better outcomes.

We Make Health Happen.

Overview

As a Senior Executive for Marketing and Growth you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic marketing initiatives and supporting business growth across Publicis Health UK and its agency brands—Langland, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, and Digitas Health. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support in the delivery of integrated campaigns, enhance brand visibility, and contribute to new business efforts that position Publicis Health UK at the epicentre of international health communications.

Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Brand Development

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, and earned media channels. Responsible for executing smaller campaigns with limited senior support.
• Demonstrate curiosity and be aware of multiple brands’ marketing needs.
• Develop and maintain brand assets and messaging frameworks that reflect agency positioning and values.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities. Present these findings back at regular intervals.

Business Development Support

• Collaborate with agency teams on reactive new business opportunities through supporting with Requests for Information (RFIs), client research, proposal development, and pitch preparation.
• Collaborate with agency teams on pro-active new business through supporting the development of client and/or asset acquisition targets.
• Identify and nurture industry relationships to support growth.
• Track and report on lead generation, conversion metrics, and campaign return on investment (ROI).

External Engagement & Communications

• Manage relationships with key trade media and industry bodies to secure coverage and thought leadership opportunities.
• Represent Publicis Health UK at relevant industry events, conferences, and forums.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership across Publicis Health and its agencies, as well as with craft teams – Creative, Scientific Services, Strategy, and Production – essential to delivering projects successfully.
• Develop content strategies that amplify agency achievements, case studies, and leadership perspectives.

Project & Financial Management

• Own project timelines, resource allocation, and campaign delivery.
• Draft scopes of work, manage budgets, raise Purchase Orders, and maintain financial trackers.

Qualifications

• Agency experience is essential; a background in healthcare or pharma is a plus.
• Currently working in a similar marketing / communications role and ready to step up – bringing energy, initiative, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth of some of the most prestigious brands in healthcare communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt your tone of voice to different brands and audiences.
• Proven track record of independently driving projects forward, coordinating multiple digital and print deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder – you are comfortable tailoring your communication style, verbally and in writing, to suit both internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable absorbing and synthesising large volumes of information – you can draw connections and apply insights to day-to-day work.
• You are flexible and proactive – ready to contribute across a range of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional information

Publicis Health has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• YOU DAYS – flexibility to take a day off for your well-being and self-care without prior notice and additional paid leave for volunteering and charity work of your choice.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday (either Good Friday or Easter Monday) for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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