Account Manager

Cognite; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communication agency is looking for an enthusiastic Account Manager to join their team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong client relationships and take ownership of project aspects including financial management. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant science and proven experience in a medical communications agency. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits including a company bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus and incentive schemes

Hybrid working (home-based + co-working space in Holborn, Central London)

Private healthcare

Frequent social and team events

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Company closure between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Manager in a medical communications agency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Approachable demeanor with a respectful outlook.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Take ownership of all project aspects, including financial management.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Solution-oriented attitude

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant science

Job description

In the fast-changing world where our clients deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite’s dynamic team drives our mission of bringing science to life.

As an independent agency, we create clear, compelling communications, focusing on the transformative therapies that are inspiring the future of healthcare and the highly complex diseases they treat.

The agile and forward-thinking mindset of our Client Services team ensures strong client partnerships across global, regional and local teams. Always relied upon to deliver solutions with a smile, we go above and beyond to deliver for our clients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Account Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Group Account Director , you will be responsible for :

• Building and maintaining strong and enduring client relationships, and inspiring a sense of trust through proactive and honest communications
• Working alongside our clients as a valued partner who can be relied upon to provide solutions based on a deep understanding of their world (their goals, priorities, brand, strategy and competition)
• Taking ownership of all aspects of a project or initiative, including accurate resourcing, financial management and forecasting
• Collaborating with the wider team, and bringing together people with the skills and experience to help deliver projects while sharing responsibility and supporting each other

We believe someone with the following skill set and experience could be a good match for this role :

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant science
• Proven experience as an Account Manager in a medical communications agency
• The ability to remain organised with a high level of attention to detail, even when managing multiple projects
• An approachable demeanour, with a respectful and honest outlook
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A solution-orientated attitude

Cognite’s agency values – Everyone matters; Science at the heart; Entrepreneurial Mindset; True partners; and Doing the right thing – shape how we work every day. We believe every individual can make a positive difference; we put science at the core of everything we do; we embrace curiosity and courage to find solutions; we build lasting partnerships focused on shared goals; and we act with integrity and inclusivity in all our interactions.

Our benefits include :

• Discretionary company bonus and incentive schemes
• Hybrid working (home-based + co-working space in Holborn, Central London)
• Private healthcare
• Frequent social and team events
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year

If you are passionate about bringing science to life, then we would love to hear from you.