Are you a commercially driven leader ready to take the reins of growth (business development) and marketing within a forward-thinking healthcare communications agency? We’re working with a thriving award-winning independent healthcare advertising agency that’s looking for a talented Growth & Marketing Manager to join their management team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive business development, build key industry relationships, and elevate a brand that’s making an impact across global healthcare markets.

Everything you need to know about the role

As the Growth & Marketing Manager, you’ll lead the charge in developing and executing new business strategies while also overseeing the agency’s internal and external marketing efforts. You’ll be a pivotal player in building strong client partnerships within pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, guiding pitches, and driving the agency’s growth in a highly competitive space.

• Lead new business development and growth strategies across pharmaceutical and life sciences clients.
• Build and nurture meaningful, long-term relationships with key decision-makers in the healthcare sector.
• Proactively lead the preparation of RFIs, RFPs and manage pitch processes with minimal oversight.
• Oversee post-sale client onboarding, contract management and seamless handover to delivery teams.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, social media strategies and event participation to enhance brand visibility.
• Build efficient, scalable processes and analytics reporting to support growth and marketing operations.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align growth, marketing and creative efforts. 

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in healthcare advertising, communications, or life sciences marketing, with proven success in business development - ideally 5 years in an agency setting. (You’ll most likely be a senior client services professional)
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical / life sciences industry and its regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success in securing new business and leading competitive pitch processes.
• Experience building internal and external marketing strategies that drive agency growth.
• Excellent networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a passion for growing healthcare brands.
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident working independently or within a team.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences and networking events (UK and global).

What’s on offer?

• A competitive salary of £75,000 – £85,000, plus a performance-related bonus / commission relating to new business won
• Flexible hybrid working (Oxfordshire-based offices)
• Private healthcare, pension and regular company social events
• Employee contribution car scheme (Electric vehicle)
• Employee Ownership Trust – have a direct stake in the success and future of the business
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping an ambitious agency’s growth strategy and market presence

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to a company that’s shaping the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to lucy@carrotrecruitment.com

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