Account Executive - Medical Communications

Prime; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in Knutsford is seeking an Account Executive to support project and client management. Responsibilities include budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, client communication, and event management. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience and strong organisational and communication skills. This role offers benefits like 33 days of annual leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

5% pension contribution

Private medical health insurance

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated organisational skills at project level.
• Good written and oral communication skills essential.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills needed.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide project, financial, and client management support.
• Prepare and update project budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Assist with client communications and provide updates.
• Contribute to team meetings and account planning sessions.
• Support business development and assist with proposals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Overview

Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role. It speaks to the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner. Your job description outlines the important role and responsibilities that you own in achieving this vision.

Importantly too is how we go about living our vision. This is defined by the Prime mission:

Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.

It speaks to collaboration and to everyone's responsibility to bring together the diverse expertise that exist across our team to deliver world-class outcomes.

On this foundation, we have defined four core values, these represent the shared principles that guide our behaviours every day, whatever your role:

Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional. At Prime these values are integral to who we are. They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success. They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team.

The role

The Account Executive provides essential project, financial, and client management support to the Client Services team, ensuring smooth delivery of projects and accurate financial tracking. Key responsibilities include preparing and updating project budgets, monitoring expenditure, supporting invoicing, and maintaining trackers and reports. The role also involves assisting with client communications, preparing contact reports, and providing updates on financial and project-related matters under the guidance of the Account Manager. In addition, the Account Executive plays an active role in event management, from venue searches and delegate coordination to on-site support, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Internally, the Account Executive contributes to team meetings, status updates, and account planning sessions, while helping to foster collaboration and efficiency across departments. The role also includes ensuring compliance with company procedures, and supporting business development by identifying opportunities within existing accounts and assisting with proposals and presentations. Overall, the position combines financial oversight, project delivery, client liaison, and event management, contributing to the success of the wider account team and the achievement of client objectives.

Requirements

• 1-2 years 'relevant' experience
• Performs daily duties / tasks to a consistently high standard demonstrating:
• Organisational skills at project level
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Numeracy and IT skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• 5% pension contribution
• Private medical health insurance
• WORKsmart - allows employees to have flexibility around their start and finish time
• Hybrid working