Strategist – healthcare, Pharma, veterinary

We’re looking for a curious, commercially minded Strategist with a background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, veterinary or another science-related field.

You’ll have a natural interest in understanding people, brands and markets, with the ability to explore complex subjects, uncover meaningful insights and turn them into clear, effective brand and communications strategies.

You might already be working in a strategic planning role, or have developed your strategic experience through client services, account management, marketing or another relevant discipline. What matters is your ability to think strategically, ask the right questions and translate information into ideas and recommendations that make a difference.

This opportunity could be offered at different levels, depending on experience, with scope for the successful candidate to shape the role around their strengths and expertise.

What you’ll be doing

• Research markets, audiences and competitors to identify opportunities and meaningful insights.
• Turn complex information, data and research into clear, compelling strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of brand and communications strategies.
• Work with clients and internal teams to understand challenges, objectives and opportunities.
• Help shape creative briefs and ensure strategic thinking informs the work.
• Take part in client meetings, workshops and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients, contributing ideas and fresh thinking.
• Support pitches, new business opportunities and wider strategic projects.

What we’re looking for

• Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, veterinary or another science-related sector is essential.
• An interest and aptitude for strategic planning, brand development and communications.
• The ability to understand complex information and communicate it in a clear, accessible way.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence communicating ideas and working with different stakeholders.
• A curious mindset, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding audiences and what influences their behaviour.

We’re open to different backgrounds and levels of experience. You might be an established strategist or someone looking to develop further in this area. The important thing is that you bring relevant sector knowledge, strong thinking skills and the ambition to make an impact.

Bristol | Hybrid | £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience and level