Account Director – Medical Communications
Position: Account Director (medical affairs)
Location: London (hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70k (dependent on experience)
Start: ASAP
Account Director -
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Client Services team! As a member of the CST, you will have the chance to shape your role to fit your strengths and be instrumental in the ongoing development and growth of the division.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across the full spectrum of medical communications activities, including congress activities, training materials, websites, and digital apps.
With a vibrant and sociable team environment, intensive on-the-job coaching, and a program of targeted training supplemented by an excellent benefits package, my client values the difference in their employees and strongly emphasises creating opportunities for advancement that complement and develop strengths and further careers.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Has a thorough level of understanding of the medical communication and education environment, the healthcare community and the role of pharmaceutical companies in the provision of healthcare services
- Client liaison and consulting on the strategic direction of accounts under your remit, gaining the respect and trust of the clients
- Work closely with clients and healthcare professionals to understand their needs and translate these into opportunities for developing high-quality medical communication solutions
- Developing an understanding of new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence in the client
- Contributes and oversees the development, management and logistics and content of a range of medical communications projects
- Shows thoroughness in developing tactical plans, including budgets and timelines
- Maintaining a strategic overview of account, and proactively advising clients on new issues/external environment and contributing to strategic planning meetings with client
- Leading new business initiatives, including attendance and presentation at pitch meetings
- Help drive new business development. Explore opportunities with former clients and contacts as much as possible.
- Play an active role in new business pitches, leading on specific elements
- Manage and take proactive steps to maximise client profitability through accurate budgeting and budget tracking
- Lead and motivate supervised staff to fulfil their potential and assume responsibility and accountability appropriate to their position
- Conduct appraisal interviews and monitor appraisal objectives, recommending training where required
Requirements:
- Degree (science, preferably life science)
- High level of drive, motivation, and initiative
- Ability to motivate, lead by example, train, mentor, develop and share best practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Expert presentation skills
- Ability to problem-solve effectively and make decisions
- Awareness of industry guidelines (ABPI)
- Experience working in a Medical Communications agency
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Account Director – Medical Communications