What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Communications, Associate Director – akt Health position at JPA Health Communications?
About JPA Health
JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!
The Role
akt health, a JPA Health Company, is an award-winning healthcare communications agency with work spanning PR and reputation, medical communications, and patient advocacy. Everyone has the right to live the healthiest life they can. That’s why we passionately believe in shaping a future where no one misses out on advances in healthcare. Our vision is clear: to enable better health for all.
As an Associate Director, Medical Strategy, you will combine scientific expertise, critical thinking, and leadership skills to devise, explain and deliver innovative strategic plans. Working as a key part of the senior team, you will work alongside the Executive Director to meet client needs, nurture and develop the team, and help shape the growth of the agency.
This position is a full-time, hybrid role reporting to the London office (Holborn based team) approximately 2-3 days per week.
The Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and oversee the implementation of tailored medical communication strategies aligned with client objectives and market needs.
Optimise plans through deep awareness of the environment.
Client Engagement
Act as the primary strategic advisor to clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and objectives.
Foster strong, long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional service and consultancy expertise.
Project Oversight
Oversee the delivery of high-quality medical communications projects, marketing strategies, and medical education programmes.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of scientific integrity.
Team Development
Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
Support recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives to build team capability.
Market and Scientific Expertise
Stay up to date with emerging scientific and industry trends to inform strategic recommendations.
Identify and pursue opportunities for thought leadership and innovation within the field of medical communications.
About You
Our ideal candidate must have:
Degree in life sciences, preferably to an advanced level (e.g., MSc, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
8 years of relevant experience supporting pharmaceutical, biopharma and healthcare clients to devise and deliver strategic communications plans. Experience may span marketing, medical affairs or a combination of these functions.
Extensive experience in medical communications or related roles within a consultancy or pharmaceutical setting.
Proven ability to develop and implement medical communication strategies.
Strong scientific expertise across multiple therapy areas, with the ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
Exceptional leadership, client management, and team development skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
What Makes Us Different
As part of JPA Health, we offer the opportunity to work with purpose and achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.
Our approach prioritises compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Creating an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us shape the future of healthcare to help enable better health for all. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.
Benefits include:
Generous holiday allowance and additional days off for charitable giving
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time
Private healthcare and access to wellness initiatives
Competitive pay, discretionary bonus scheme, and opportunities to advance in your career.
At akt, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organisation, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.
At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at Recruiting@jpa.com.
