Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?
At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.
Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.
You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.
Please note that this role is based in London or Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
As Planning Director, you will play a fundamental role in the success of your agency. Leading the strategic offering, you will add outstanding value to every project you are involved in whilst guiding and inspiring excellence in the output of your entire team. You will work closely with Client Services, Medical, Strategy and Creative, providing strategic stewardship to all projects. You will build strong client relationships and proactively identifying opportunities to drive new business activity.
You will be a mentor to the strategists and planners within your team, helping them to reach their potential, whilst working closely with the community of strategy leads across the business to enhance the broader offering of Havas Lynx Group
Demonstrate consistent brand building and business growth expertise
Fluid knowledge and practice in business, marketing, and brand strategy, brand identity and architecture, campaign planning, and innovation
Proven track record in both producing effective brand activities and being recognised for these activities in effectiveness awards
Help the clients understand and implement the brand vision and purpose
Extensive Healthcare experience is a must
Strong team leadership skills with the ability to develop talent, including talent mapping
Building effective partnerships with clients
A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.
Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office
~ Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service
~ Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
~ Seasonal working hours
~ Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme
~ Sabbatical opportunities
~ Season ticket interest free loans for travel
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Life insurance (4x salary)
~ Company pension scheme
~ Fully compensated company events
~ Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
~+Medicash healthcare benefit
~24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme
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