Director - AXON CS

About this role

Director

Ready to lead strategic healthcare communications programs that influence change and improve lives? Join AXON as a Director and help shape client partnerships, inspire teams, and deliver work that makes a real impact.

Team – Clinical Studies

Location - Toronto (Hybrid working - 3 days a week in office)

AXON

AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change.

We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy.

AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company.

Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director to join our leadership team.

As a Director at AXON, you will play a critical leadership role within both the business and the wider organization. As an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for clients, teams and the practice while helping shape the future growth of the business.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading complex healthcare communications programs, driving business growth, and ensuring the highest standards of strategic consultancy and client service excellence. Alongside client leadership, you will be responsible for developing talent, contributing to operational leadership, and collaborating across AXON and the wider AVENIR GLOBAL network to deliver innovative solutions for clients.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who combines deep healthcare communications expertise with commercial acumen, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a passion for developing people and growing businesses.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Accountability

• Lead and grow a portfolio of client accounts, acting as the senior strategic lead and trusted advisor

• Drive account performance against revenue and profitability targets

• Shape the strategic direction of client programs and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the practice

• Provide leadership across account teams, ensuring client needs remain at the center of all solutions and delivery

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