Account Director - Medical Communications

Zero Surplus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency in London is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage client relationships and deliver project management for multiple campaigns. The ideal candidate will have medical communications experience and a relevant degree. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, health cash plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Health and well-being programmes

Private pension scheme

Professional learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in line management and delegation.
• Proven track record of project management.
• Ability to develop and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communications and expectations effectively.
• Deliver projects on time and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams on content strategy.

Skills

Medical communications experience

Strong problem solving

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Relevant scientific or medical degree

Job description

Overview

We\'re delighted to be working with one of the UK\'s leading medical communications agencies, seeking an experienced Account Director to join their dedicated and expanding team.

You will join their client services team responsible for multiple projects as the day-to-day contact for clients, taking ownership of effective and efficient delivery of allocated tasks.

Responsibilities

• This is a line management role with 2/3 direct reports; experience in PDRs, delegation and motivation is a must.
• Ensure work is delivered on time in full and to the highest quality standards.
• Meet the client\'s needs by working in partnership with all key functions within the agency, through regular, collaborative, clear and directive communication.
• Creating, building & maintaining strong, effective relationships with new and existing clients.
• Project management of campaigns from brief to execution.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal teams on content strategy and production management, utilising strong problem solving, multitasking and proactive/reactive prioritisation skills.
• Responsible for developing and managing the day-to-day internal and external communications necessary to manage expectations.
• Take ownership of effective management and adherence to budgets and timelines, liaising in a timely, clear and collaborative manner with project team members and the creative services manager as required.
• Provide input and manage the implementation of new and existing campaigns to ensure clients\' needs are met.
• Identify and plan communications activities and opportunities, contributing to strategic plans.
• Update clients on project timelines, with clear, agreed, actionable next steps with deadlines.

Qualifications

It is essential you have medical communications experience and a relevant scientific or medical degree.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave - plus bank holidays and company holidays
• Health cash plan
• Health and well-being programmes
• Annual flu jab
• Private pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• Professional learning and development

How to apply

If any of this sounds interesting and you would be open to a conversation to find out more, please send us a copy of your CV and we\'ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Zero Surplus is East Anglia\'s premier communications recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge. Our recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Essex, London and the East of England.

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