The ability to lead successful pitches is a key objective for people in Account Manager and Senior Account Manager positions in PR and Medical Education agencies.
To differentiate yourself from other agencies, it is essential for the whole pitch process to be conducted strategically.
A strategic approach to pitching begins from the moment the brief lands on your desk, to when your team is presenting on the day.
This insightful and interactive workshop has been designed to provide all the guidance you need to manage the pitch process.
Objectives
- To provide insights into client’s key requirements when selecting a healthcare communications agency
- To define pitching best practice from the perspective of winning PR and medical education agencies
- To provide practical tools and tips to apply during the pitch process – from receiving the brief to delivering on the day
- To complement the guidance provided in the HCA Pitching Code of Conduct
Audience
Account Managers and
Account Directors who are working towards leading pitches.
Format
Facilitated by
Harry Brady, Communications and Policy Director at
MSD UK and
Antoinette Dale Henderson, Managing Director at
Zomi Communications Training Limited, this practical and interactive event will comprise both Q&A and plenary elements.
The workshop will begin with a panel discussion, during which delegates will have the opportunity to quiz representatives from the pharmaceutical industry, PR and Medical Education agencies about what makes for a winning pitch.
Participants will then have the opportunity to apply best practice to a fictitious healthcare communications brief, with sections on interrogating the brief and building rapport during the pre-pitch phase, crafting recommendations that are strategically sound and will differentiate you from other agencies and top tips on delivering a winning presentation on the day.
Throughout the workshop, delegates will receive guidance and feedback from the facilitators and have the opportunity to exchange views from the PR and Medical Education agency perspective.
Panel
The Panel will reflect the views of pharmaceutical industry decision makers and influencers who are typically involved in selecting a winning agency, as well as perspectives from senior leads at PR and Medical Education agencies. Confirmed panellists include:
- Harry Brady, Communications and Policy Director at MSD UK
- Bhupinder Singh, Procurement Partner, Astra Zeneca
- Claire Brough, Head of Global Pharmaceutical Communications, GSK
- Hayley Knight, Senior Manager HealthCare PR, Bayer
- Tammie Elam, Global Multi-Channel Marketing Manager, GSK
- Amarjeet Tank, from Medical Affairs, AstraZeneca
- Ondine Whittington, Business Unit Director at Virgo
- Claire Martin, Director, RMEclipse
- Antoinette Dale Henderson, Managing Director at Zomi Communications
Agenda
- Overview of HCA Pitching Code of Conduct
- Defining Pitching Best Practice
An interactive panel discussion about the key factors that contribute to a winning pitch, including the pre-pitch, pitch and post-pitch phases.
- Understanding the Client’s Perspective
The strategic approach to reviewing a brief and conducting a Q&A
- Crafting Your Recommendations
Best practice for the research phase, key terminology and models to define a strategic direction, top tips for ensuring strategic alignment
- Presenting on the Day
Top tips for making an impact on the day, including pitching as a team, tailoring your presentation*
* NB: Although the workshop will include tips on presenting on the day, the main focus will be on creating winning content, rather than rehearsing ‘presentation skills’