How common are layoffs at healthcare agencies?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I’d consider it an uncommon adverse event.

likefunny

^ Now I have to report you. #adverseevent. 😂

likefunny

Same as any agency:
Win new clients or existing clients increase spend - hire.
Lose clients or client budgets - fire.

like

You’re not officially in advertising unless you’ve been laid off. It’s a rite of passage, in both pharma and general .

like

Every healthcare agency I have been at has had layoffs at one time or another.

like

Freelanced at one pharma agency and when they’d lose clients, they’d lay off the entire team who had those lost clients. Agency had four groups, so they lose a 1/4 of their creatives. But then they’d win a client or two and then staff up (with all new people) and get back that lost team. Very weird.

like

Healthcare agencies are more unpredictable because the client-side has a more severe regulatory landscape than consumer goods. For example, I once had a client that received an overturned verdict on their patent validity and thus suspended their marketing budget overnight. On the other hand, pharma specialists are always in demand because when agencies win pharma business, it’s often easier to hire folks who know the obstacle course than it is to train fledgling account services staff

like

As common as at any other ad agency. I've been laid off twice in my career which has been entirely in healthcare advertising.

like

Really depends on where you’re at, but layoffs are pretty uncommon here because the company has to jump through hoops with legal.

helpful

Fire your medical copywriters at your own risk. Other roles? Meh.

like

We have layoffs occasionally, like when a drug didn’t get FDA approval as expected, and they had already staffed up for a launch. Bummer

like

It depends on the viewpoint of the agency leadership. If you’re pitching all the time, you can’t lay people off when they lose an account. Pharma clients are onto the bait and switch general consumer shops played with pharma, (pitch talent disappears once the account is awarded) so they demand to know who will be the day to day team. That means you need people free to take on the account if you win it. Now if you consistently lose new business pitches, yes there will be layoffs.

like

Related Posts

I have a friend that desperately needs to find her next role after being laid off. She’s in the HR field and from Houston. Can anyone please give me some referrals to send to her? I know it will boost her confidence right now. Thanks in advance.

Can anyone tell how to file an insurance claim? I could not find any SOP or escalation matrix of Prudent.

like

Atos or Citiustech Healthcare Technologies CitiusTech which company has good WLB and job security with good and latest development projects?

Infosys Capgemini Tata Consultancy Accenture Deloitte

like
like

So I am down to my last month with my BHA (bachelors healthcare administration) I have great management experience and insurance experience as well as being a nurse for 11 years and I am finding it very hard to break into the administration part of healthcare any job leads or advice. In need of help please.

like

What is “Fuel & Maintenance expenses reimbursement” section in offer letter? Suppose, I don’t own a car, does it mean that this amount won’t be credited in monthly salary?

like

How hard is it to get fired if you have a federally protected disability? What if there are layoffs or you aren’t the best performer ?

like

Does anyone know the difference between an associate manager vs supervisor of clinical health services at CVS/Aetna?

like

Hello All, I currently work at a professional services firm called Genpact out of the UK office. I’m looking to move out asap.
My current role is an account manager for one of their largest insurance accounts and I’m looking for options still in Insurance, in UK, and as a BD or account manager. Any ideas? Referral suggestions?

like

Do I need a lawyer? I rear-ended someone. So serious damage. In fact my insurance dropped the claim because damage to her vehicle was less than $500. However, motorists has now retained a lawyer and is filing a personal injury claim

like

6 months pregnant and just laid off. And 40% of my severance was just taken in taxes .. I just spoke with paid family leave and I no longer qualify even though I had been paying into the program (thanks NY).. I already applied for unemployment but doctors are telling me I’ve got 10-14 weeks left in this pregnancy.. so stressed having twins and being unemployed, no maternity leave, no paychecks coming in, and I’ve been applying but not a single interview.. just ugh. 😭

like

Tech consulting to technical account manager (TAM) at Microsoft. Thoughts on the position? Looking for a better work/life and benefits.

like

Received an email from sapient for short discussion with camera on.. Does that mean i m fired or will get time to get project? Currently on bench..really scared

like

Why tcs not hiring ex-tcsers?

like
like

I’m 31yrs old and husband is 33yrs old, his motility and sperm count is too low, all my results are normal. so we decided to go with IUI first and see and then try for IVF as I cannot afford IVF, my insurance is not covering for treatments. I was taking letrozole And ovidural injection(only one injection), and got ready for this cycle, but unfortunately when the sperm was washed his motility 2.5 and our doctor at CCRM suggested not to go, as count is too low and it doesn’t work.😭. Will IVF work?

like

Update to previous: doc approved me for egg freezing. Only 3 follicles but praying. Insurance max low - 15k combined. Will self pay for meds. Any recs for affordable pharm?

like

I just booked my air ticket to base location. Can I put ticket in concur for reimbursement now or they need a boarding pass also?

like

I accepted 2 job offers and now don't know what to do 🥲🥲🥲 They both in the same industry and pay is very similar. One is slightly have more benefits but not much of a difference. Help 😭@

like

Working non-audit, non-client facing. Firm talks a good line about work-life balance but lately it's expected to attend 4am calls. Work late. Get something done over the weekend. It's taking a major toll on my mental health and starting to impact my physical health. I've never not loved my job and I'm starting to dread signing on. Any tips on the right approach to discuss with...idk whom. But someone?

like

More Posts

Hi Deloitte India Folks,

Soon I will be joining Deloitte India as PowerBI Consultant. May I know how advanced are the projects. And also, I see many people are saying here that there are limited projects and few are on bench. So worried a bit.

Can anyone give me a glimpse. Thank you.

like

Hi! I’m an clinical assistant at an orthodontist practice. This is my second office in this field. I have a total of 7 years experience what is a good hourly rate for someone with my experience? I am in the DC, MD, VA area.

like

I love what I did in physiotherapy but two years into the career im struggling to see progression or long term future satisfaction. What have people shifted to from this career?

like

I live and Manage but the principles in this book! Always have, even before I read it.

Post Photo

What are your Milan food recs?

I have 5 YOE in Analytics... always thought I wanted to be a DS, but every job (even the junior ones) required experience in ML development. Though I am part of the ML project, I'm not the person develop the model. And I have a hard time when the interviewer ask about how I develop the model and what hyperparameters I tuned. I know the thought process and stuff but 'I' wasn't the one who did that part in the project. How to convince them that I could do the job without taking credit of others.

like

My therapist just told me I'm depressed..do you ever feel like they tell you things you hear a lot or could have figured out on your own? Like take care of yourself, it's ok to feel such and such, etc. I'm still newer to therapy so wondering if that's the common experience? Do you ever have moments where you're like wow that actually is eye opening and I wouldn't have gotten that from reading self help books and websites etc?

like

Can I get a second job if I’m in IT Auditor GE or JPMorgan Chase ? The job is a contract role and wouldn’t affect my productivity. Any advice?
KPMG EY PwC Deloitte GE JPMorgan Chase

like

This is just wild. No way this can sustain so I am expecting a crash, but one day the history books will be talking about the last 5 and next 5 years

like

Does sap lab verifies relevant experience with previous company Hr/manager during BGV for associate (1-3 yr exp) roles. ?

like

11 likes please 🙌

like

Hi Fishes,In JPMC, Can anyone suggest the how is bonus and WLB in AWM LOB and For role (AWM - Wealth Management Operations - Business Analysis). Tech Stack: Tableau/Alteryx

Has anyone ever (thought to) donate their eggs? I’ve joked about it but I’m seeing Instagram ads & the thought of paying my loans off sooner is tempting. Someone please talk some sense into me 😂

funny

How many rounds of interview are there in Gartner , I had two rounds completed, and what is the salary of 7.5 yrs exp in Gartner with role of senior software engineer

like

What's that heavy feeling when a family member leaves after a few months of staying with us?

Our parents left my wife and I to return home. My wife's been bawling and I've been feeling lumpy throat. It's going to be an adjustment to get to our lonely two person household.

like

Do people know anything about the GOGO protocol? Considering a role there. Thanks!

like

Favorite movie saga out there? For me it's Harry Potter, I have rewatched all the films multiple times and they're just as exciting as the first time I watched them.

likeupliftingsmart

Hi All,

EPAM system - 12 LPA + 2 L joining bonus
ALTIMETRIK -13 LPA + 1L joining

Which one to choose pour your ideas?

I just joined this amazing community. Looking for a job switch new to this need some tips as well...

like

Hi all I am Harish having 3.6 years experience in sales, now looking for job opportunity in Hyderabad location. My previous company was Manjunatha paints Enterprises where I have worked as Marketing manager and handled a team of 6 members!

Please can anyone refer for any job openings/opportunities in Hyderabad location.

like

Additional Posts in Pharma and Health Advertising

Which pharma companies offer in house roles for creatives (copy)? Getting tired of agency life

like

New to the industry and wondering what a typical Pharma Copywriter does in their role. A bit concerned about the lack of actual copywriting I'm doing so far.

likesmart

Any SAE (or AS looking to move sideways) interested in an AS position? Need is to be independent with HCP experience and enjoy science stuff:) It's not oncology though no worries:) NYC. DM me for more

At FCB NY, what level is an account director? What’s above it/what’s below it/how many years of experience do people have on average? Thanks!

Question: currently working at a tiny shop. The kind where personality/work ethic makes a big impact. Saw an AD interviewing. She got fired from her last gig. Not sure why. Do I tell the agency?

like

IMMEDIATE REMOTE Long Term 2 US EDITORS with PHARMA DIGITAL AGENCY BACKGROUND (AMA a must, HCP/DTC a solid plus)
Forward CV to Nicole@vianewmediainc. Thank You  #pharma#advertisingagency #digital #editorial

Post Photo
like

Opinions? Management now requiring everyone to have 45 billable hrs per week, not including mandatory concepting n pitch work. Most people participating in 2-3 initiatives at same time. Is this normal

like

Please share if you know anyone that might be interested

Post Photo
like

Any agencies hiring for freelance/full time SPM? Referrals welcomed 😊

like

Has anyone here gone from Account to Copy?

like

Thoughts on Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness (SSW) in NYC?

like

Folks at Wunderman Health- do you like it? What’s your agency culture like?

like

Who has the Novartis US Eyecare biz?

like