Account Director

Valsoft Corporation; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications company is seeking an experienced Account Director in Preston. The successful candidate will manage client communications programs and ensure optimal financial management of accounts. Key responsibilities include building professional relationships, strategic input on projects, and supporting team development. Candidates should possess a graduate degree in life sciences, significant experience in a healthcare agency, and strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate in life sciences, higher degree (PhD) preferred.
• Experience as a Senior Account Manager in a medcomms or pharma environment.
• Thorough understanding of client's therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the communications program for each client.
• Ensure optimal financial management of each account.
• Manage and influence senior-level client contacts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Graduate in life sciences (PhD preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Working as an Account Director as part of an Account Management team, alongside Medical Writers and a Creative team, to manage our client\'s requirements and deliver their projects.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of the communications program for each client, ranging from strategic input to day-to-day management of tactics (based on the specific needs for each account)
• Ensuring optimal financial management of each account and demonstrate a clear understanding of all financial processes within the business
• Monitoring forecast and plans in conjunction with Senior Account Managers, Account Managers and Account Executives to ensure business objectives are met, on time and within budget
• Ensuring the finance team is kept up to date with all relevant information and manage financial issues in a timely manner
• Keeping a thorough understanding of the clients\' business objectives, product strategy and relevant therapeutic area. Clear communication of this to all internal team members, as relevant
• Having an in depth understanding of the relevant NHS organisations, policies and processes that impact upon the business
• Taking responsibility for building and maintaining professional relationships with opinion leaders (industry and NHS)
• Managing and influence senior-level client contacts and maintain positive working relationships, immediately identifying any issues and leading remedial action, as required
• Promoting OPEN Health Medical Communications services to all clients, identifying new business opportunities
• Highlighting key issues to the GAD or Partner regarding key accounts and the account team, as appropriate
• Ensuring understanding and implementation of all OPEN Health Medical Communications procedures and quality standards across all account team members
• Ensuring all account team members take ownership for their business and appropriate levels of responsibility
• Supporting the GAD/Partner as a senior member of the team
• Ensuring the GAD/Partner is kept up to date on client activities
• Contributing to discussions regarding overall company strategy
• Coordinating effectively and efficiently with appropriate members of the team
• Ensuring effective cross-company working on integrated accounts, where appropriate
• Supporting the development and training of Account Executives, Account Managers and Senior Account Managers

Qualifications

• Graduate in life sciences (ideally biomedical), higher degree (PhD) preferred
• Experience as a Senior Account Manager in a medcomms, healthcare agency or pharma environment
• Thorough understanding of the client\'s therapeutic area and ability to provide strategic input
• Strong understanding of science and medicine, the healthcare environment and the Medical Education/Comms industry
• Manager, trainer, delegator
• Strong leadership skills
• Approachability
• Significant experience in a healthcare agency or pharmaceutical company role
• Excellent project management and analytical skills
• Financial acumen
• Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook