Archway Programme at Havas Lynx

Welcome to all things Archway Programme! But first, a little context to who we are and what we do.

We are Havas Lynx. Making an impact that matters to our brands, our people, and our world.

We’re a leading healthcare communications agency, based in Manchester, London, and New York, with a full-service global offering and almost 400 multidisciplinary specialists. For 40 years, we’ve brought together fresh perspectives, creative thinking and a progressive approach to partner with our clients, healthcare professionals and patients in finding solutions for the modern-day healthcare landscape.

Ultimately, everything we do is about making a genuine and lasting impact.

Now, Archway

There is a lot to learn in your first year with us; your role, how we work, what our clients want and the dos and don’ts of the industry. That’s why we have a six-month training programme that helps set you up to thrive by giving you everything you need up front.

Through monthly sessions, workshops and socials, you’ll have space to deep dive into your discipline (Client Services, Strategy, Creative and Medical Writing), learn more about our industry and make friends whilst you’re doing it.

Recruitment overview

Applying for jobs, having screening calls and interviews can be scary – we totally get it. That’s why at Lynx we want to put you at ease, by making the process simple and having a relaxed approach. There are no trick questions, but we do expect you to have done some reading on the company before chatting with us. Otherwise, we just want to get to know you and make sure we match up on what we’re both looking for.

Each year we figure out what roles our teams need and then we start recruiting! This is what you can expect:

Recruitment period: June (roles open) – September
Start dates: September – October

To help you understand where your talents truly lie, you’ll rotate across an account executive track and a strategy executive track over a period of six months, after which you will specialise. You’ll gain exposure across different disciplines, collaborating with multifunctional teams, and working on exciting global campaigns from day one.

Account Executive Track

Work with and support the Client Partnerships Team to uncover the challenges and opportunities of our clients brands and develop key pieces of client work, gaining exposure to different types of projects and developing foundational skills that will set your career off to the best possible start.

• Work in a supportive role with senior team members to help deliver global campaigns
• Tasks range from establishing client relationships, attending meetings, and working on budgets to liaising with internal production teams
• Work as part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team to interpret, develop and implement client briefs
• Master LynxAI to enhance agency workflows and your day to day role
• Help market campaigns in exciting and innovative ways to deliver against client objectives and create meaningful change
• Learn about the trends of the creative, health and pharmaceutical industry

Strategy Executive Track

Take ownership of projects, and ultimately inform brand marketing strategy for our global clients.

• Analyse the landscape; conduct category and competitor reviews; deep dive into understanding the behaviour and attitudes of our target audience
• Develop reports, present findings, and make recommendations that inform briefs
• Work with Client and Creative teams to translate insights into compelling campaign strategies
• Support pitches and new business development initiatives

Manchester: find out more and apply here
London: find out more and apply here

Using your scientific background and expertise, you will help connect healthcare professionals and patients with the knowledge, tools and services they need to better achieve their goals. Working on global healthcare accounts, you will help your clients deliver well-informed, scientifically accurate and compelling communications across a range of media. Expect to be:

• Writing creative, scientifically accurate communications – from patient information to websites to social channels
• Carrying out research and analysing data that supports your communication
• Working collaboratively with each discipline to ensure accuracy and the most engaging method of communication
• Gaining in-depth understanding of different therapy areas and brands

Manchester: find out more and apply here
London: find out more and apply here