Planning Director

OverviewJoin us as the Planning Director at Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications. We blend creativity, strategic insights, and deep scientific acumen to create campaigns that inform and transform lives in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.Esteemed for our 35+ years of experience, we work closely with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate today's complex healthcare landscape. Our team of over 400 people in Manchester and London thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful change.Please note that this role is based in London or Manchester. Our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic offering and add outstanding value to every project.Provide strategic stewardship to all projects in collaboration with Client Services, Medical, Strategy, and Creative.Build strong client relationships and proactively identify opportunities to drive new business activity.Mentor strategists and planners, helping them reach their potential.Work closely with strategy leads across the business to enhance Havas Lynx Group’s broader offerings.Demonstrate consistent brand building and business growth expertise.Support Havas Lynx Group in driving best practice in strategy and thought leadership activities.Show fluid knowledge in business, marketing, brand strategy, brand identity, campaign planning, and innovation.Maintain a proven track record of effective brand activities and recognition in effectiveness awards.Help clients understand and implement the brand vision and purpose.Ensure your expertise and inputs are sought and valued across the client team.Take ownership of your team’s development, actively readying them for greater responsibility.Champion and contribute to the goals of Havas Lynx Group.QualificationsPrevious experience in a similar role (agency experience required).Extensive Healthcare experience is a must. Pharmaceutical experience is a need for this role; if you do not have this, we cannot proceed.Proven experience leading and developing a team of strategists, delivering outstanding creativity and effectiveness.Strong team leadership skills with the ability to develop talent, including talent mapping.Positive influence on the culture of your wider agency.Building effective partnerships with clients.Ideally, experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning.BenefitsHybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options for in-office days).Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service.Option to buy, carry or sell holidays.Early Friday finish throughout the year.Seasonal working hours.Enhanced family leave, pay and return-to-work benefit scheme.Extensive L&D support.Sabbatical opportunities.Season ticket interest‑free loans for travel.Cycle‑to‑work scheme.Life insurance (4× salary).Company pension scheme.Fully compensated company events.Volunteer days.Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays, and much more.+Medicash healthcare benefit.24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme. xpwpeyx DetailsSeniority Level: DirectorEmployment Type: Full‑timeJob Function: OtherIndustries: Advertising ServicesGet in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.