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Current Global, a mid-sized global communications agency was founded three years ago and has consistently outperformed the PR market. It is one of the fastest-growing mid-sized agency brands globally and a top 60 firm by revenue. Part of the IPG DXTRA family of brands, Current Global offers a boutique client experience backed by the resources of one of the industry’s leading Communications networks.

With offices in several cities across the US, Europe and Asia, the agency boasts a client roster including some of the most recognised company names in technology, fashion, digital, healthcare and medtech.

Current Global’s Healthcare division in London was launched in 2020 and is now a team of 11, which includes highly experienced, dynamic healthcare communications professionals; experts in patient communication and education, disease awareness campaigns, brand/product PR, stakeholder and influencer engagement, media relations, media training, health policy, and global public health. Their clients range from global companies including pharmaceuticals, government organisations, and medical devices & technology start-ups.

What is the role

We’re looking for an ambitious Junior Associate or Associate level candidate with experience working with medical/healthcare integrated comms accounts. You will play a key role in supporting account teams with the implementation of tactical programmes and their components.

An Associate is responsible for managing and responding to client needs and requests in specific areas of responsibility alongside other team members, while also starting to develop versatile writing skills and advancing client relations skills.

Core responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of multiple projects across accounts, as well as drives the timely, effective and efficient delivery of organisational and administrative elements of account work (status reports, action lists, call notes, etc.)
• Develops solid first drafts of documents for account work (e.g. summary of logistical arrangements, results of media audit, media materials, etc.).
• Works to agreed activity plans, demonstrating understanding of detailed project requirements (including deadlines) and taking the initiative to liaise with supervisors and third parties to deliver to brief. Proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions
• Has a good understanding of the status of activities across an account, even when not directly involved (e.g. through monitoring emails and from team update meetings)
• Proactively updates more senior team members on work progress. Checks in with Account or Project Managers to ensure they have the support they need to deliver to-deadline
• Liaises well with clients on a day-to-day basis to progress activities/projects in specific areas of responsibility
• Develops a good understanding of clients, their products, and relevant disease areas
• Takes responsibility for foundational financial elements of client accounts (e.g. vendor quotes/invoices, PO generation, ongoing cost tracking and reconciliation) – flags any concerns about available funds to account lead

Candidate Profile

• Experience working in medical/healthcare communications, ideally within an agency environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, completing actions on time and to a high quality (e.g. minimal copy or formatting errors)
• Good understanding of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) regulatory framework, as well as of the NHS and major European health systems
• Excellent knowledge of key healthcare media outlets and types of healthcare stories they report and why

Anything else?

We are based in London with a modern office space in Liverpool Street, which boasts a roof terrace (with some pretty awesome views!), a spacious design and even bubbles on tap! Follow the link to see a full tour (password: ‘office’) https://vimeo.com/472688193/0d86f82335

We are a flexible bunch, so please do reach out if you have flexibility requirements such a part-time working and/or remote working requirements and we’ll be happy to chat!

Core Benefits:

Private medical insurance, Group life assurance, Group income protection, Personal pension plan, Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits:

Buy or sell holiday, additional life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, personal Accident insurance, dental insurance, travel insurance, health screening, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, health cash plan

Soft Benefits:

Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model, 4pm Friday finish, Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month plus contract to support home working setup, 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and Christmas period off, Flexible public holidays (from 2023), sweets and snacks in the office, exclusive shopping discounts and perks, headspace membership, annual eyecare voucher, season ticket loan, referral bonus scheme, long service bonus, enhanced family leave, inclusive and invisible health policies

Note from Talent Team

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in Current Global. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

At IPG DXTRA we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.