AQ International

Role Description The Account Director (AD) leads a client account, or set of accounts, up to £400K revenue, ensuring that they are profitable and growing. The AD takes responsibility for the delivery of quality work that meets the client’s needs, accurately addresses the brief, and ensures it is delivered on time and on budget. - Manage own team, setting priorities and managing resources. - Develop strong client relationships and lead and inspire others inside and outside the agency. - Involved with pitches for new business, approaching with both a creative and commercial mindset. - Actively seek and recommend new business opportunities. Qualifications - Thorough knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and legislation covering communication with HCPs, payers, patients, third-party groups, and the public. Requirements - Lead client accounts of up to £400K revenue, with overall responsibility for the client/agency relationship. - Take the strategic lead on client briefs and provide strategic direction from kick-off to campaign/project completion. - Lead client meetings/internal team meetings. - Push clients and the agency creatively and strategically to optimum performance. - Proactively engage with and drive clients’ annual strategy through development of annual account planning and review meetings. - Follow up on individual campaigns and projects to gain feedback and manage client satisfaction. - Ensure a working knowledge of the therapeutic landscape relevant to client accounts. - Maintain the high quality of all deliverables through appropriate accuracy and quality checks. - Ensure the profitability and growth of client accounts through accurate budgeting and monitoring of hours vs. budget. - Report key financial and team data to the agency’s senior leadership, finance, and human resources departments. - Maintain good financial processes and project management processes for the accounts led. - Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities with existing and future clients. - Manage the work, performance, and professional development of team members. - Line management responsibility for more junior team members. - Manage external service providers as required. - Share industry experience and expertise within the agency. - Comply with Makara Health policies and procedures. - Proactively liaise with clients to identify new opportunities and drive business growth. - Involvement in new business pitches, including research, proposal development, and presentation at pitch. - Travel to client meetings is required as part of this role. - Undertake any duties as may be required from time to time that can reasonably be regarded as within the remit of the post. - Aware of and conform to legal requirements in all activities. Benefits - Support the rest of the team in following company procedures.

Principal Medical Writer - UK (fully remote) Precision AQ is an award-winning medical communications agency dedicated to empowering access to life-changing medicine for all. We deliver integrated services across Medical Education, Brand Communications, Learning and Development, Public Relations, and Patient Insights and Support. The opportunity We're looking for a Principal Medical Writer to lead our scientific content development and drive strategic medical communications initiatives. You'll work across diverse therapeutic areas, partnering with clients to transform complex science into compelling, evidence-based content that makes a real difference to healthcare outcomes. This senior role combines scientific leadership with people management. You'll oversee content quality, mentor junior writers, and collaborate closely with account teams to deliver programmes that meet client objectives. From developing educational materials to contributing to new business pitches, you'll be at the heart of our most important projects. What we're looking for? We are seeking an experienced medical writer based in the UK with over 7 years in the field and a strong background in creating medical education materials, such as symposia, advisory boards, workshops, and slide decks. Expertise in therapeutic areas like oncology, neurology, infectious diseases, immunology, or rare diseases would be valuable. A Master's degree or PhD would also be great but isn't essential if you have the right professional history. Why join Precision AQ? Your expertise will contribute to ground-breaking healthcare solutions in a culture that values innovation and creativity. You'll advance healthcare access and outcomes whilst working with a team dedicated to transforming patient lives. Ready to make a significant impact? We'd love to hear from you. #LI-Remote #LI-TB1

Precision AQ International is growing! We are looking for an exceptional Senior Account Manager to join our Brand/Promotion team in the UK. This is a remote position with possibility to work from our Salisbury or London offices. Job summary and scope: The Senior Account Manager (SAM) either works as part of a larger account team led by an (Senior) Account Director or Associate Director, where they are responsible for delivering individual projects and campaigns or is responsible for leading and running smaller accounts. The SAM takes responsibility for the efficient, profitable delivery of these projects, monitoring resource and budgets, creating status reports and financial updates for the client and scheduling work internally. The role is responsible for identifying opportunities for organic growth within existing clients and highlighting those to the account leads. Key responsibilities: Client - Lead smaller accounts (£50,000-80,000 revenue) with input from senior team members as required, or support (Senior) Account Directors on larger accounts. - Liaise with clients on a day-to-day basis regarding project progress. - Complete weekly status reports and ensure projects/campaigns are tracking to planned timelines. - Oversee the development and delivery of materials for specific projects and campaigns as outlined by the account lead. - Book in timely Click-Ups with Creative, Digital, Client Services and Editorial teams to ensure smooth workflow, and ensure POs are raised for external subcontractors and suppliers as required. - Maintain the high-quality of all deliverables through appropriate accuracy and quality checks prior to final QC. - Support the account lead in following up on all projects to gain feedback and measure client satisfaction. Financial - Take responsibility for the financial profitability of all projects you are managing, including developing realistic budget estimates and reviewing on an ongoing basis. - Work closely with the account lead / finance department to review servicing levels (budget vs. actual hours) and direct costs, highlighting issues where identified, and suggesting solutions. - Monitor resource requirements for your accounts, notifying the account lead of any challenges. - Maintain good financial and project management processes by completing all financial processes at the appropriate juncture from project kick off to completion and reconciliation. - Attend and prepare for WIP calls for the projects or accounts you are leading, including agreeing monthly revenue recognition based on progress and forecasting of future budget. - Know the clients’ financial policies, particularly purchase orders, invoicing and payment terms – ensuring all company procedures are followed. - Support the account lead in developing client budget reconciliations for your projects as required. Management - Constantly monitor resource requirements and notifying the leadership team of any resourcing challenges and/or recruitment needs. - Ensure a thorough knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and legislation covering communication with healthcare professionals, payers, patients, third party groups and the public. - Manage external service providers as required. - Manage and coach junior team members as required. - Comply with company policies and procedures and demonstrate a personal commitment to their adherence and implementation. New business - Identify opportunities for organic growth with existing clients and highlight these to account leads / leadership team and/or pursue these directly with clients. - Identify new business opportunities through previous contacts and work with the leadership team to pursue these. Other responsibilities: - Travel to client meetings is required as part of this role. - Undertake any duties as may be required from time to time that can reasonably be regarded as within the remit of the post. - Aware of and conform to legal requirements in all activities, both internal and external. Implicit in this is that all managers and employees conform to the appropriate standards in terms of Data Protection, Health and Safety and Information Security requirements but also to the highest standards of business ethics Requirements: - 3-5 years’ experience in advertising, ideally in a healthcare advertising agency - Demonstrated experience working across global, regional, and domestic markets, with the ability to tailor strategies to different geographies and organisational structures. - Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Job summary and scope: The Senior Account Director (SAD) leads and provide strategic direction for large client accounts or groups of client accounts in excess of £400K revenue, ensuring they are profitable and growing. The role is responsible for driving growth and future project planning with the client as well as the delivery of quality work that meets the client’s needs, accurately addresses the brief, and ensures the project is delivered on time and on budget. They will do so through the effective management of their own team, setting team priorities and managing resource, and through their ability to develop strong client relationships and to lead and inspire others inside and outside the agency. The SAD will lead pitches for new business, approaching these with both a creative and commercial mindset. The SAD oversees full proposal development, identifies a pitch team, and leads the presentation on the day, with support from the leadership team as needed. The SAD will actively seek and recommend new business opportunities with existing and new clients and is responsible for organic growth in the accounts they lead. Key responsibilities: Client - Lead client accounts in excess of £400K revenue, with overall responsibility for the client/agency relationship. - Take the strategic lead on client briefs and provide strategic direction from kick-off to campaign/project completion. - Lead client meetings, including facilitation of client and stakeholder meetings. - Push clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically to optimum performance. - Proactively engage with, and drive clients’ annual strategy through development of annual account planning. - Follow up on individual campaigns and projects to gain feedback and manage client satisfaction. - Maintain the high-quality of all deliverables through appropriate accuracy and quality checks, embedding this mindset in more junior team members. - Initiate regular client health checks, maintaining excellent client relationships and managing any challenging client situations, in collaboration with the leadership team as needed. - Ensure a working knowledge of the therapeutic landscape as relevant to their client accounts, allowing for informed discussion with, and advice to clients. - Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities with existing and future clients. Financial - Coach and mentor more junior team members in their financial management of accounts. - Ensure the profitability and growth of client accounts through accurate budgeting, monitoring of hours vs. budget and liaison with clients to agree additional budget where possible. - Ensure all projects are tracking to planned timelines and are appropriately prioritised throughout the business. - Report key financial and team data to the agency’s senior leadership, finance, and human resources departments specifically. - Monitor resource requirements for your accounts, notifying the leadership team of any resourcing challenges and/or recruitment needs. - Maintain good financial processes for the accounts you lead, including updating of financial platforms with all relevant information. - Maintain good project management processes for the accounts you lead, including completing all financial tasks at the appropriate juncture e.g. project set up from pipeline to close, end of month invoicing in liaison with the finance team, revenue recognition, forecasting and client budget reconciliations. - Know the clients’ financial policies, particularly purchase orders, invoicing and payment terms – ensuring all company procedures are followed and support the rest of the team in doing this. Management - Ensure a thorough knowledge of all relevant codes of practice and legislation covering communication with HCPs, payers, patients, third party groups and the public. - Manage the work, performance, and professional development of team members. - Line management responsibility for Project Managers, Project Directors and Account Directors as required. - Coach and mentor Project Directors, Account Directors to deliver high-quality client work. - Identify staff training needs and make recommendations to the leadership team. - Manage external service providers. - Share industry experience and expertise within the agency – across accounts where needed. - Comply with Precision AQ policies and procedures and demonstrate a personal commitment to their adherence and implementation. New business - Proactively liaise with clients on a regular basis to identify new opportunities and drive business growth. - Proactively seek opportunities for organic growth across functions within the same company and through referrals from current clients. - Drive the development of new business pitches and take the lead role during the pitch itself, with support from leadership team as required. - Support leadership team at credentials meetings. - Identify new business opportunities through previous contacts and work with the leadership team to pursue these. Other responsibilities - Travel to client meetings is required as part of this role. - Undertake any duties as may be required from time to time that can reasonably be regarded as within the remit of the post. - Aware of and conform to legal requirements in all activities, both internal and external. Implicit in this is that all managers and employees conform to the appropriate standards in terms of Health and Safety and Information Security requirements but also to the highest standards of business ethics.

Precision AQ is growing! We are seeking an exceptional Senior Medical Writer II (SMW II) to join our Brand & Promotion team in the UK. The SMW II plays a pivotal role in the development of high‑quality, evidence‑based promotional content that meets client strategic objectives, aligns with brand messaging, and adheres strictly to the ABPI Code of Practice. This role requires someone with extensive experience in creating promotional assets across multiple channels, including Promotional Campaigns, Detail Aids, Leave Pieces, branded and unbranded emails, digital assets, and promotional congress materials. Working with a Senior Scientific Director (SrScD), Scientific Director (ScD), or Principal Medical Writer (PMW), the SMW II leads content development across assigned brands, collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners, and serves as a trusted client‑facing scientific expert. They also contribute to process excellence, content quality oversight, and strategic insight within the brand team. Key responsibilities: Content Development – Promotional Focus - Produces high‑quality promotional content that is scientifically robust, strategically aligned, and brand consistent. - Develops and refines copy for a range of promotional deliverables, including: - Promotional Campaigns - Brand Narratives - Detail Aids (digital and print) - Leave Pieces - Promotional emails - Congress materials (e.g., symposia content, promotional booths, visual messaging) - Claims support materials - Interactive and digital promotional tools - Applies a strong understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice and ensures all materials meet compliance requirements. - Interprets complex scientific data and translates it into clear, credible, and compelling promotional messages. - Conducts targeted literature searches to identify data that strengthen brand messaging, claims, and promotional narratives. - Develops multiple rounds of content with precision, including annotations, references, claims support, and ABPI‑compliant substantiation. - Incorporates internal and client feedback effectively, producing final deliverables that reviewers can trust and progress with confidence. - Ensures brand story arcs and promotional strategy are reflected across all materials. Internal and External Collaboration - Collaborates closely with Account, Editorial, Creative, Digital, and Client Services teams to ensure timely, cohesive delivery. - Manages multiple priorities efficiently, delivering work within allocated budgeted hours and communicating proactively around timelines. - Partners effectively with SrScD/ScD, PMWs, Account Directors, and clients to align on brand objectives, data requirements, and communication strategy. - Leads scientific discussions with clients and external experts in calls, meetings, and medical‑legal‑regulatory (MLR) review sessions. - Acts as the scientific lead for assigned brand projects, ensuring clarity in communication and alignment across functions. - Navigates and leads the MLR process confidently, providing scientific justification for claims, responding to review queries, and guiding internal teams on required changes. Management and Leadership - Leads assigned brand‑promotion projects from a scientific perspective, ensuring excellence in delivery from concept through to finalisation. - Provides mentorship and first‑pass review support for junior writers. - Works with the SrScD/ScD to enhance processes, improve team efficiency, and uphold best practices for promotional writing. - Supports business development activities with scientific input and contributes to pitches as required. - Stays current with therapeutic landscape developments, regulatory updates, and promotional best practices. Other Responsibilities - Completes mandatory training, annual leave planning, and performance evaluations in required systems. - Adheres to legal and compliance obligations including Data Protection, Information Security, Health & Safety, and ethical business conduct. - Performs additional duties reasonably assigned within the remit of the role. Requirements: - PhD in a scientific discipline. - Minimum 4 years’ experience in medical writing, ideally within a medical communications agency, with a strong emphasis on pharmaceutical promotional materials. - Demonstrable expertise in developing promotional assets such as Brand Campaigns, Brand Narratives, Detail Aids, Leave Pieces, emails, digital promotional content, and congress materials. - In‑depth understanding and practical application of the ABPI Code of Practice in promotional content. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word®, PowerPoint®, Excel®), Adobe Acrobat®, and reference‑management tools (e.g., EndNote®). - Experienced with literature databases (e.g., PubMed). - Ability to master new therapeutic areas quickly and communicate clearly and persuasively. - Consistent and effective use of internal communication tools (e.g., Teams). - Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and live events. #LI-Remote #LI-TB1

Who we are: We are not just analysts, problem solvers and consultants but the architects and stewards of the brand and the voice of the customer in the agency's work. We fight for the right thing to do for the brand. We bring brands to life and push them forward using critical insights gained through deep understanding of the patient & customer journey, analysis of market trends, competition, and our clients’ businesses. And we drive behaviour change through strategic storytelling and measurable, purposely designed communications strategies that help us achieve the desired positioning. Who you are:  The Brand Strategist will work closely with Senior Strategist(s) to develop market and competitive overviews for clients and for new business opportunities, coordinate and manage internal and external market research projects, and independently manages creation of key brand strategy client deliverables, enlisting help from leads in multiple disciplines as necessary. Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:   Market & Brand Insights - Build understanding of the customer, competitor, and market landscape. - Conduct desk research, audits, and social listening. - Assess and summarize findings from databases, publications, and investor calls. - Create and maintain brand Miro boards and present insights internally. - Keep teams updated on market trends and opportunities. Voice of the Customer - Coordinate and manage primary research and vendors. - Craft screeners, guides, and conduct interviews or community research. - Analyze transcripts and develop quote libraries, summaries, and readouts. Strategy Development - Contribute to persona development and workshop materials. - Support strategic map sessions and brief creation. - Analyze data and shape recommendations that align with brand goals. Collaboration & Support - Partner with account, creative, medical, digital, and media teams. - Assist senior strategists with presentations, workshops, and pitches. - Support business development through research and insights. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree. - 3+ years of agency or related marketing experience with focus on strategy - Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort with research tools and databases. - Ability to synthesize complex information and work collaboratively; some travel may be required. #LI-Remote #LI-TB1