As an Account Director, you will provide strategic guidance in developing and leading tactical integrated marketing plans and other complex projects for clients. In this role, you will be an extension of the client team and serve as the day-to-day relationship lead, addressing concerns and identifying additional opportunities. You will also counsel clients on effective strategies based on research and best practices to meet their objectives.
In this position, you will bring a strong understanding of medical communications, including experience working with scientific content and managing initiatives targeted at healthcare professionals.
As an AD, you will own the book of business and drive business growth efforts. Internally, you will organize, grow, and develop the team, while externally ensuring the health of the client relationship within and beyond the assigned brand team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Participate in vision setting for the client business, ensuring the broader team executes it through to delivery of work.
- Establish cross-collaboration with internal teams and agency partners to ensure medical accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Externally, ensure the health of the client relationship within and beyond the assigned brand team.
- Provide clients with research, analytical metrics, and strategic insights to develop and present effective solutions.
- Oversee the delivery and financial impact on budgets and brand target goals and objectives with the client.
- Lead MedComms projects such as advisory boards, medical symposia, internal training tools, and development of slide decks or publications.
- Provide strategic leadership in developing and leading strategic and tactical interactive marketing plans and other complex projects for clients.
- Counsel clients on effective marketing strategies based on research and best practices to meet their needs and objectives.
- Maintain relationships with senior clients, addressing concerns or needs, and developing additional opportunities.
- Oversee and lead the development of the entire campaign and project plans.
- Research, develop, and collaborate with other Account Directors, agency departments, and partners to continuously enhance the integrated solutions offering from EVERSANA INTOUCH.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- Strong understanding of strategic planning, brand planning, pharmaceutical product lifecycle management, digital development, and processes.
- Native/fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
- Accuracy in reviewing junior team-developed scopes for GAD/VPs approval.
- Accountability for financial tracking and management of client budgets, including communication with client teams and senior leadership.
- Ownership and leadership in monthly budget reconciliation and forecasting efforts.
- Ability to collaborate and manage effectively at all levels and functions internally and externally.
- Leadership and mentoring skills, including assisting GAD with junior team development.
- Capability to create strategic decks and lead or facilitate presentations.
- Big-picture thinking with an understanding of client business and long-term goals.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and strong mentoring abilities.
- Grace under pressure.
- Critical thinking to recognize when the team needs to pause and reevaluate.
- Ability to deescalate situations and create clear paths forward.
- Familiarity with scientific data interpretation and translating complex clinical information for stakeholders.
- Experience managing timelines and processes for publications, medical education deliverables, and medical events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's and/or master's degree in communication, marketing, economics, biology, pharmacy, or another scientific field.
- Approximately 8-12 years of related industry experience, including client-side, brand team, agency, or pharmaceutical experience.
- Expertise in digital media, technology marketing, and advertising.
- Experience with global or regional MedComms accounts across multiple therapy areas.
- Proven results in managing creative concepts to delivery.
- Leadership and mentoring skills, including guiding large teams and multiple clients; responsible for account staff development.
Additional Information :
OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS
- Patient Minded: Acting with the patient's best interest in mind.
- Client Delight: Owning every client experience and its impact on results.
- Take Action: Being empowered and accountable.
- Embrace Diversity: Creating an environment of awareness and respect.
- Grow Talent: Owning personal development and investing in others.
- Win Together: Connecting passionately to achieve results.
- Communication Matters: Speaking up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.
- Always Innovate: Being bold and creative in all endeavors.
We are aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam involving fake websites, unsolicited emails, or texts claiming to be legitimate. EVERSANA would never require personal information or payment during employment processes. We respect all candidates' rights and are committed to authentic recruitment practices.
Since inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diverse strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.