Account Manager - Oncology Publications (MedCom)

Parexel; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare communications company in Madrid is seeking an Account Manager (Program Specialist) to coordinate complex healthcare communication projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical communications, particularly in oncology, and possess strong project management skills. This role involves ensuring successful outcomes by collaborating with various teams and maintaining communication with clients. A Bachelor's degree and fluency in English are preferred.

Formación

• A few years' experience in medical communications.
• Experience working with publications within oncology is a must.
• Understanding of healthcare industry regulations (EACCME/ACCME/FDA/AMA).
• Knowledge of publication guidelines and processes.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and deliver complex healthcare communication projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans and delivery schedules.
• Serve as the key point of contact for project status updates.
• Monitor project budgets and delivery timelines.

Conocimientos

Medical communications

Project management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Descripción del empleo

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Manager (Program Specialist) to join our dynamic Medical Communications team. In this role, you will coordinate and deliver complex healthcare communication projects, working cross-functionally with scientific, editorial, and client services teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Program Specialists, Account Managers, and Scientific Services to define project scope and requirements
• Create comprehensive project plans, delivery schedules, and assist with metrics and risk management
• Establish communication protocols and client approval processes
• Set up appropriate project tracking systems and folder structures
• Initiate and lead project kick-off meetings
• Manage assigned projects according to agreed internal and client processes
• Serve as the key point of contact for project status updates to clients, faculty, and internal teams
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and lead regular progress meetings
• Draft and circulate meeting minutes and action points, ensuring follow-up on deliverables
• Maintain detailed awareness of project status to respond appropriately to stakeholder inquiries
• Monitor project budgets and delivery timelines, addressing variances proactively
• Support resource planning and staffing requirements
• Monitor freelance resource progress in collaboration with Scientific Team Leads
• Identify scope changes, assess cost implications, and communicate to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences preferred
• A few years' experience in medical communications
• Experience working with publications within oncology - must
• Understanding of healthcare industry regulations (EACCME / ACCME / FDA / AMA)
• Knowledge of publication guidelines and processes
• Strong project management expertise with ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Fluent in English, written and spoken