Havas Life Medicom hires senior director from PAN

Havas Life Medicom has announced the addition of experienced PR professional Jon Linscott to its team to serve as a senior director.

Mr Linscott joins the agency from PAN, where he held a series of senior positions, while his nearly two decades of brand and creative leadership experience also encompasses stints with Torre Lazur McCann and LPB Advertising, reports Pharmafile.

At Havas Life Medicom, he will oversee the development of the 40-strong creative, design and digital teams, helping to further its expert-led multi-channel approach to healthcare comms.

Gaynor Hayburn, group managing director of Havas Life Medicom, said: "His proven track record in marketing, business development and creative leadership will help us continue to lead the way in healthcare creativity and design on a global scale."

An award-winning specialist-led healthcare communications agency, Havas Life Medicom offers expertise in the fields of brand strategy, design, market access, medical affairs, digital, medical education and reputation management.

Its client base includes leading healthcare firms such as GlaxoSmithKline, Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Shire, Sanofi and Merck Serono.