Account Executive

Wunderman Thompson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Executive for Medical Communication Services. This role involves managing client marketing programs, fostering relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions. You will lead the execution of complex marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with client objectives while navigating project scopes and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a scientific degree with a marketing or economics focus, alongside strong communication and time management skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and impactful marketing experiences.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree required, preferably with a focus on Marketing or Economics.
• Some industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities for client marketing programs.
• Build client relationships and collaborate on creative briefs.
• Analyze program results and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Fluent English

MS Office Tools

CRM Tools

Communication Skills

Time Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Scientific Degree with Marketing/Economics specialization

Tools

Excel

Power Point

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

VML Health

Account Executive (Medical Communication Services)

The Role:

Account Executive manages the day-to-day activities to creatively execute and produce client marketing programs. You will communicate externally with the client and internally with the project team to keep everyone informed of project status, updates, and changes.

• Build relationships with clients based on trust and credibility.
• Collaborate with clients, Account senior leaders, strategy, and creative departments to develop creative briefs that solve clients’ marketing challenges.
• Serve as creative and execution lead for new, larger scale and/or more complex marketing programs; upon client concept selection, lead the day-to-day creative development from start to finish; secure required client approvals (e.g. creative briefs, budgets, creative materials, etc.); ensure progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules.
• Guide internal and client meetings, presentations, and calls; prepare relevant documents, including agendas, presentation decks and follow-up communications.
• Evaluate copy, layouts, artwork, media plans, and production materials and make suggested revisions in keeping with agreed-upon strategies and business objectives.
• Keep agency team informed of client requests and changes; anticipate potential problems and implications; proactively develop and execute solutions.
• Proactively contribute to managing project scope and budget; notify manager of client requests that fall outside of scope; alert client of financial and timing implications; secure client approval to proceed and revise budgets as needed.
• Analyze program results, summarize findings and recommend program enhancements and/or changes to improve going forward.
• Assist senior leadership in the development of program recaps and associated presentations for clients based on analysis of results and recommendations.
• Monitor the status of work-in-progress and client budgets; lead internal status meetings with finance and project management; review estimates/billing and approve invoices.

Education and Experience:

• Scientific Degree completed with Marketing/Economics specialization.
• Some experience in the industry.

Skills:

• Level of English: fluent.
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools, especially Excel and Power Point.
• Knowledge of CRM tools is considered a plus.
• Communication – both written and spoken. Comprehensive and current knowledge of Agency’s offerings and industry trends.
• Ability to understand client needs and handle the negotiation process.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.