Account Manager, Healthcare, UAE

FleishmanHillard in the Middle East shares the guiding principles of the firm’s founders: mutual respect, integrity, teamwork and “client comes first” customer service. We combine an in-depth knowledge of Arabic culture with years of multidiscipline communications expertise.

As today’s global marketplace continues to evolve, countries in the Middle East are looking to diversify economies and further open markets to international business. To that end, there is a growing need for clear, consistent and strategic communication and reputation management. Our offices in the Middle East offer experienced local practitioners who understand their markets and combine global expertise to deliver results.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity for an individual with a talent for, and a track record in, explaining and conveying sometimes complex medical and scientific messages to media and other key influencers such as healthcare professionals. You will join a growing, buzzing team of 20 at an exciting point in its growth. You will support a growing portfolio of healthcare clients, as well as help us grow our capabilities and reputation in the healthcare field.

You will have already gained 3-5 years’ experience in the communications field, and will have relevant experience in the healthcare sector. You will preferably have worked for an international communications agency or for an agency with a specialism in healthcare. You will have experience working for some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical brands, and ideally experience working with hospitals and healthcare clients in the region. You will have knowledge of, and an interest in, at least one key therapeutic area. In this role, you will work closely with the associate director leading the healthcare portfolio to build FleishmanHillard’s healthcare group in the region. This is an excellent career progression opportunity to enter a leading international communications agency at a new juncture in its growth and entry into the healthcare field.

The role has come about due to the arrival of several new healthcare clients and the potential to grow our portfolio in this area.

The role is not limited to but will include…

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships at all levels and managing multiple client projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• You must be proactive and highly motivated, able to manage your workload and those of others to meet client deadlines
• You must have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be committed to building your agency career to the next level by building further your strategic thinking and team and campaign management skills
• You must be a strong team player, happy to work within a clearly defined structure but also comfortable with pushing your boundaries, taking on new challenges and enjoying the unexpected – a can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit is essential
• You must have a passion for healthcare and must also be aware of the crucial role that digital and social communications play in an integrated communications program – experience of digital programs in the healthcare field is preferred
• You must be confident in analyzing technical and scientific information.
• You must have a strong writing style, preferably with English or Arabic as your native language. In either Arabic or English, you must be able to develop content that confidently handles healthcare topics
• You must have strong healthcare media contacts and relations across the UAE
• You will regularly interact with your peer group across the FH group to network and foster inter-office relationships – you will play a role in the EMEA healthcare practice, pooling information and resources
• You will mainly support the team and clients from our Dubai office, but will work from our client sites around the region when required
• You must have experience of interacting with clients at different levels, and must clearly demonstrate an ability to advise clients. You must be happy to take responsibility for the role you play in shaping our overall client relationships, not just for day to day program implementation
• You will provide support to offices within our international network, ensuring leadership and quality control across all assignments
• We have a particularly close relationship with our small but growing office in Saudi Arabia, and you will be involved in helping us grow our presence not only in Dubai but across the GCC and Middle East region

MORE ABOUT US

FleishmanHillard (FH) is one of the world’s largest international communications consultancies with more than 2,800 employees in over 80 offices around the globe. FH was founded over 60 years ago and has since established a strong reputation for delivering a meaningful, positive and measurable impact on its clients’ performance.  We are widely recognized for excellent service and our long-term relationships with clients.

We are part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC), the leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

For further information please visit our website http://fleishmanhillard.com

Applicants should send their CV’s and a cover letter to HRmiddleeast@fleishman.com