Senior Business Manager/Business Director: Medical Communications (3 month contract role)
An incredible opportunity has come available to join Omnicom Health Australia as a Senior Business Manager/Business Director.
We're looking for a Senior Business Manager or someone that's ready to step up to Business Director.
This role is a key position within Omnicom Oceania overseeing multi-faceted healthcare accounts that deliver meaningful results. This is a hands‐on position, working closely with both senior leadership, junior team members and international colleagues.
This role is ideal for someone with experience delivering a broad range of medical communications programmes (e.g. insight generation, strategy development, content creation, and campaign execution) who thrives in a fast‐paced agency environment.
If you describe yourself as a strong client and internal communicator who likes to take initiative and be seen as the client and internal team "go to", this is the role for you! We are passionate about continuous improvement and ideally would like new team members to thrive in their career at Omnicom Health.
About the job What you'll do: Responsibilities
* Partner with senior team members to develop strategic plans that address client priorities
* Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships
* Lead and guide account teams, working across all levels to ensure smooth delivery and progression of projects
* Contribute to account financial management, including budget development and monthly revenue tracking
* Lead and shape client meetings, providing clear direction, ideas, and solutions to challenges
* Apply knowledge of industry trends to ensure client advice remains current and relevant
* Ensure all deliverables demonstrate strong strategic thinking, clear direction, and high‐quality execution
Growth and New Business
* Identify opportunities to expand and grow existing client accounts
* Support new business activities, including pitches and proposal development
* Contribute to overall account and agency growth
* Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their development
* Guide teams through complex workstreams and challenges
* Drive improvements in delivery efficiency and prioritisation
About You
* 3‐5+ years' experience in healthcare communications within a medical communications or healthcare marketing agency
* Strong scientific understanding, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, strategic recommendations
* Experience working across a range of accounts
* Strong client leadership skills, with the ability to operate independently
* Strategic thinker, able to shape direction as well as deliver
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail
* Confident communicator, able to effectively guide clients and internal teams
This role will work across various disciplines including integrated healthcare professional communications and/or medical education.
We encourage our team to be bold and "go against the grain" when necessary and challenge current thinking.
At Omnicom Health, you won't just be another cog in the machine and you're not just starting a job; you'll be an integral part of a team that values thinking, collaboration, and continuous growth. Here, your ideas will be valued, your growth will be nurtured, and your career will thrive.
What you'll love about Omnicom Health
At Omnicom Health, it's our number one priority to build a welcoming, supportive community in our office set on the water in Walsh Bay. You'll be working hard, but with a fantastic team around you, it won't feel like hard work.
We take your wellbeing seriously and offer additional annual leave for your wellbeing – we call them Slumber Days. You can also access additional support through the Employee Assistance Program.
And of course, we have top‐tier paid parental leave, robust mentorship and training programs for your professional growth.
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