Barbara Jacombs

CEO

What I am passionate about 

  • I started Highfield as an agency out of the desire to provide an experienced input into client work at Director level that I felt clients sometimes missed out on. I am passionate about helping our clients to translate data and content into a clear scientific story that engages the medical community, ultimately developing an ideal narrative to convey the science in the most compelling way.

Why I care?

  • I really care about people both within our clients and at Highfield– and support their growth within their roles. We have always aimed to build meaningful partnerships with our clients that stand the test of time. I believe it is important to recognise individual strengths and contributions in order to get the best out of people.

Expert Communicator – value I bring 

  • With over 30 years of experience in the industry beginning in medical writing before moving into client services and leadership roles, I have a passion for getting to the root of issues that clients may face and thinking of ways to develop solutions that include internal and external delivery programmes. Trusted as an integral client team member, I play an active role in facilitating and moderating meetings and programmes.

Making a difference

  • We build long-lasting relationships with clients. As clients grow or move roles, we move with them. Innovative ideas also come through our work with Thought Leaders. As we listen and understand the insights shared, we actively consider how these can be developed into effective solutions to make a difference in patients’ lives, and in the process develop great, long-term relationships with Thought Leaders too.