Account Director

Dynamic Talent Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

Dynamic Talent Consulting Ltd. seeks an Account Director in Medical Communications. UK-based remote role, permanent, with a salary up to £65k. You will lead client accounts, shape strategic direction, and mentor the team to deliver high-quality medical communications solutions.

You will liaise with clients and healthcare professionals, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business growth while maintaining excellence in client service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in medical communications within an agency.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically direct accounts and advise clients on direction.
• Lead client liaison and translate needs into high-quality medical communications.
• Develop budgets and timelines for medical communications projects.
• Mentor junior staff and drive professional development.
• Drive new business initiatives and contribute to pitches.
• Manage profitability through budgeting and tracking.

Skills

Account management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Science degree (life sciences preferred)

Job description

Account Director – Medical Communications

Position: Account Director

Location: UK (Remote)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £65k

Start: ASAP

Account Director -

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Director to join a dynamic and fast-growing independent medical communications agency! As an experienced member of the client services team, you'll have the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths while playing a pivotal part in driving the continued success and growth of the division.

The Account Director plays a crucial role within the company. You will bring exceptional account management skills and the ability to deliver strategic direction, ensuring impactful results.

Driven to develop and exceed expectations across all accounts, you will serve as a mentor and role model to the junior team, setting the standard for quality and client service excellence.

With a welcoming and collaborative team environment, personalised coaching, and a tailored training program, alongside an extensive benefits package, my client deeply values the unique qualities of each employee. They are dedicated to supporting career development and providing opportunities for advancement that align with and enhance each team member’s strengths.

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
• Working 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 clients
• Contributes and oversees the development, management, logistics and content of a range of medical communications projects
• Shows thoroughness in developing tactical plans, including budgets and timelines
• Maintain a strategic overview of account(s), proactively advise clients on new issues/external environment and contribute 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
• Able to attend international events
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and make decisions
• Awareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their application
• Significant experience working in Medical Communications (agency)

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