Associate Director – Pitch Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the orchestration of new business proposals and RFI/RFP responses for opportunities in Europe from start to finish.

• Oversee pitch logistics, timelines, team workflows, budgets, and coordination with vendors.

• Align internal stakeholders to ensure accountability and consistency in messaging for the European market.

• Conduct research on potential clients, competitors, and regional industry trends.

• Manage the quality control of case studies, capabilities decks, credentials, and other materials for pitches.

• Take ownership of financial documentation in pitches alongside Client Services and Project Management teams.

• Enhance pitch operations through process improvements, AI-driven efficiencies, knowledge-sharing tools, and client-facing deliverables.

• Stay informed about agency capabilities, past performance, and credentials for future opportunities.

• Collaborate with US colleagues on integrated pitches across different time zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in new business, pitch/project management, or growth operations within an advertising, healthcare marketing, or communications agency.

• Strong preference for experience in the pharmaceutical industry and the European healthcare marketing landscape.

• Outstanding organizational, project management, and communication skills.

• Proven capability to handle multiple high-stakes priorities and adapt to evolving demands.

• Experience in managing complex pitches with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

• Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications.

• Ability to build consensus, motivate teams, and achieve results under pressure.

• Familiarity with workflow management tools such as Workfront, CRM systems like Salesforce, SharePoint, and procurement platforms is an advantage.

• Willingness to travel as needed to support pitches.

• Flexibility to work remotely while also attending the office as necessary and participating in community days when near a physical location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.

• Remote or virtual work arrangements.

• Community days.

• Potential travel opportunities to support pitches.

• Commitment to an inclusive culture and Equal Opportunity Employer principles.