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Melbourne
Bastion Brands
Account Director
Posted: 8 March
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Are you an experienced pharmaceutical Account Director ready to lead strategic partnerships that shape the future of healthcare in Australia?AtBastion Brands, we are Australia's leading independent healthcare marketing and medical education agency — and proud to be part of the globalHavas Health & Younetwork.We partner with some of the most respected pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations in the country, regionally, and globally, delivering strategic brand campaigns, medical education initiatives and integrated communications programs that genuinely improve patient outcomes.We're now looking for an exceptionalAccount Directorto join our growing team.The Opportunity As Account Director, you will be a senior strategic partner to our pharmaceutical clients, leading integrated campaigns across brand, launch, medical education and omnichannel engagement.You will:Lead and grow senior client relationshipsProvide strategic counsel across brand, communications and medical educationDrive campaign excellence from insight to executionLead and mentor high-performing account teamsIdentify organic growth opportunitiesPartner closely with Strategy, Creative, Medical and Digital teamsEnsure commercial rigour across scopes, forecasting and profitabilityThis is a leadership role — internally and externally. You will influence both client direction and agency culture.What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with commercial acumen and strong people leadership.You will ideally have:6–10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare agency account managementProven experience managing senior pharma stakeholders (Marketing Directors, Brand Managers, Medical, Market Access)Deep understanding of the Australian pharmaceutical environment (PBS, compliance, regulatory considerations)Experience across brand launches and/or medical education programsStrong financial management capability (forecasting, scoping, margin management)Experience mentoring and developing junior team membersA collaborative, solutions-focused mindsetHavas network experience or global alignment exposure is advantageous but not essential.Why Bastion Brands? We are proud of our culture and growth trajectory.Australia's leading healthcare marketing specialistsPart of the global Havas Health & You networkEntrepreneurial, agile and ambitiousStrong values-driven culture built on our BBPOD values:BrillianceBraveryPassionOwnershipDeterminationWe offer:Genuine leadership influenceCareer progression within a growing networkExposure to leading pharmaceutical brandsA flexible, high-performance cultureThe opportunity to create work that improves livesWho Thrives Here? People who:Think strategically, not just tacticallyTake ownership and lead from the frontAre comfortable navigating complexityCare deeply about healthcare impactWant to grow with a business on an exciting trajectoryIf you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape brands, teams and the future of healthcare communications - we would love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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