Account Director

Cognite; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in medical communications is seeking an Account Director in London. The role involves managing client accounts and requires a strong background in science, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for developing innovative strategies. Join Cognite to help bring science to life and communicate transformative therapies effectively.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Frequent social and team events

Company closure between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Experience as an Account Director in medical communications is essential.
• Passion for science and continuous learning.
• Solution-oriented approach to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Run designated accounts by understanding client goals and competition.
• Manage financial forecasting and account planning.
• Improve agency operations with innovative ideas.

Skills

Client Management

Account Planning

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant science

Postgraduate qualification or PhD

Job description

In the fast-changing world in which our clients seek to deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite’s dynamic and forward-thinking team drives us in our mission of bringing science to life.

As an independent agency, we develop innovative communications that convey science in the most effective and engaging way possible. Cultivating partnerships regionally and globally, we focus on the transformative therapies that are inspiring the future of healthcare and the highly complex diseases they treat.

The agile and forward-thinking mindset of our Client Services team ensures strong client partnerships across global, regional and local teams. Always relied upon to deliver solutions with a smile, we go above and beyond to deliver for our clients.

We are looking for a passionate Account Director to join our growing Client Services team. You will be responsible for:

• The successful running of your designated accounts by understanding the client’s world (their goals, priorities, brand, strategy and competition)
• Meticulous account planning encompassing accurate long- and short-term resourcing, financial management and forecasting
• Maintaining organisation and efficiency, even when managing multiple clients and initiatives
• Drawing upon the quality work developed to grow both organic and de novo new business
• Contributing to the improvement of Cognite as an agency by providing ideas and initiatives that will strengthen our business

With a deep interest in science and medical communications, we believe someone with the following qualities and experience could be a good match for this role:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant science (essential) or a postgraduate qualification or PhD (desirable)
• Previous experience as an Account Director within a medical communications agency or similar
• A solution-orientated approach
• A genuine passion for science and a desire to continuously learn about and engage with projects our clients are working on

Cognite’s agency principles of Quality, Commitment, Responsiveness and Togetherness define how we work alongside our clients as a valued and supportive thinking partner while working with each other as part of a united team in which everyone plays an important role.

Our benefits include:

• Company bonus scheme
• Frequent social and team events
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year

If you are passionate about bringing science to life, please use the link above to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Public Relations and Communications Services

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