Senior Account Manager (Healthcare Team) - Wilson Hartnell/Ogilvy

About Ogilvy Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook. About WPP 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 WPP.com . About Wilson Hartnell Wilson Hartnell is Ireland’s leading communications and public relations agency. As part of the global Ogilvy and WPP network, we deliver creative, high-impact campaigns for some of the world’s most respected brands. Our dedicated Healthcare team is at the forefront of medical, wellness, and pharmaceutical communications, delivering strategic programs that make a real difference in patients' lives. We are now looking for a highly capable, driven, and ambitious Senior Account Manager to join our Healthcare team on the Pharmaceutical side. The Role As a Senior Account Manager in our Pharma team, you will be a lead contact for key clients, delivering world-class communications and public relations strategies. You will manage complex projects with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment and strategic foresight. This role offers an exciting opportunity to "act up" for the Account Director, lead media and stakeholder relations campaigns, and mentor a talented team of junior consultants. Key Responsibilities Account Leadership: Act as a primary client contact, demonstrating a deep understanding of their business, therapeutic areas, and PR objectives. Campaign Delivery: Design and execute impactful media relations, patient advocacy, and digital/social campaigns tailored to the pharmaceutical sector. Strategic Foresight: Exercise sound judgment to manage complex client situations, including strategy shifts and issues/crisis management. Content Excellence: Write and deliver high-quality scientific and consumer-facing materials, including press releases, campaign plans, and annual programs. Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and actively support the professional growth of Account Executives and Interns on a day-to-day basis. Business Growth: Contribute to new business development, finding creative ways to grow existing client accounts and pitching to secure new pharmaceutical business. Financial & Resource Management: Manage project budgets, billing, and timelines efficiently to ensure maximum productivity and value for clients. About You You are an experienced PR and communications professional with a passion for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and science. You are comfortable navigating the regulatory landscape of pharma communications while still bringing creativity and strategic thinking to the table. Your Experience & Skills: Sector Experience: Proven experience working in healthcare/pharmaceutical PR, ideally within an agency environment. Media & Stakeholder Relations: A strong track record of managing media relations and working with medical stakeholders or patient advocacy groups. Writing & Communication: Exceptional c…