Description
We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Director of Client Strategy & Partnerships to lead key client relationships, drive sustainable business growth, and support the continued success of one of our business units.
The role
You will provide senior leadership across a portfolio of key accounts, acting as a trusted partner to clients while shaping account strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring exceptional client experiences. You'll work closely with clients, account teams, and senior leaders to build strong partnerships, deliver commercial success, and help drive the future direction of the business unit.
Alongside your client responsibilities, you'll play an important role in mentoring and developing colleagues, contributing to business unit initiatives, and championing Aspire's values across the organisation.
Requirements
Key responsibilities
Lead and grow strategic client partnerships
Shape and deliver account strategies that support client and business objectives
Identify and drive opportunities for organic growth and new business
Provide commercial leadership across key accounts
Contribute to business unit strategy and performance
Mentor and develop colleagues across account teams
Champion high-quality delivery and exceptional client service
Promote Aspire's values and people-first culture throughout the business
About you
You're an experienced client services leader with a strong track record of developing trusted client relationships and driving business growth within a medical communications agency. You combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong people leadership skills, and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients and teams alike.
Significant experience leading major client accounts and partnerships in a MedComms agency
Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
Proven ability to identify and deliver growth opportunities
Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and medical communications landscape
A collaborative, positive, and solutions-focused approach
Why join us?
You'll be part of an independent, people-first organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture. We value kindness, teamwork, and a ‘can-do’ mindset, and we're looking for someone who will champion these values while helping to shape the unit’s future success
This role is based in the UK (Manchester, Oxfordshire or remote/hybrid) and candidates must be able to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK.
