Finalist
Seun Onabanjo
Syneos Health Communications
Summary of work
With a background in medicine, Banjo brings his frontline experience to healthcare communications to deliver impactful medical education and healthcare initiatives. After BSc, MPH and MBBS qualifications, Banjo’s clinical practice exposed him to the onslaught of information, time pressures and rapid decision-making that can profoundly affect patient outcomes. This experience underscored the importance and impact of clear, concise medical communications in empowering physicians.
Combining clinical expertise with a passion for creativity and business acumen, Banjo pivoted to leading high-profile medical affairs accounts, thus enabling him to drive efficiency for greater impact, use creativity to support message retention, and support operational output. Within 3 years he was promoted to Account Director, and now spearheads the medical stream of Syneos Health Europe’s largest account.
Banjo’s leadership and unique perspective has seen teams deliver innovative award-nominated campaigns that resonate across the industry.
Committed to driving impact and advancement, Banjo is a passionate team player, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, setting the standard and ensuring the highest quality execution, and mentoring future talent. His contributions extend to stakeholder engagement, where he has successfully managed relationships with pharmaceutical clients, KOLs, and patient advocacy groups, positioning himself as a trusted advisor in the field.
Judges’ comments
Banjo has the potential to make the industry stop and think differently. His rich and varied work history has set him up for a successful career within the medical communications industry and given him enormous credibility. His DE&I work is impressive, and he is evidently achieving amazing outputs for his clients and agency.
