Account Manager – Medical Communications

Media Contacts; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency in London is seeking an Account Manager to work with pharmaceutical clients. Responsibilities include managing client briefs and budgets, providing strategic counsel, and promoting the agency's services. The role offers a supportive environment with a focus on employee development and wellness.

Benefits

Insurance

Pensions

Sabbaticals

Health & Wellness Programs

Social Events

Pro Bono Work Opportunities

Volunteering Initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare/medical communications agency up to at least senior account executive level.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in managing project finances and tracking budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective counsel to clients and manage challenging briefs.
• Recommend innovative and strategic solutions while managing budgets.
• Advocate for the agency in new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Client Advisory

Adaptability

Financial Management

Job description

Our client, an integrated healthcare and medical communications agency, is looking for an Account Manager for their medical communications team. The agency is based in central London offices overlooking the river Thames, with a hybrid working setup. It is known to be super friendly, sociable, and focused on employee training and development.

The Account Manager Role

You will work within their exciting medical communications team on a range of healthcare projects and accounts, collaborating with top pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Your responsibilities will include providing clients with effective counsel, managing challenging briefs, handling issues, and ensuring quality service. You will also recommend innovative and strategic solutions, set and manage budgets, and advocate for the agency in new business opportunities, including pitches.

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare/medical communications agency up to at least senior account executive level
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience in managing project finances and tracking budgets
• Adaptability to new therapy areas, projects, and accounts
• A passion for healthcare and making a difference through communications

What You Will Get in Return

• A range of benefits including insurance, pensions, sabbaticals, and health & wellness programs
• Support for your development with two line managers and one mentor
• An engaging social calendar with events like wine & cheese nights, Halloween parties, etc.
• Opportunities to participate in electives such as pro bono work, volunteering, social committees, and DE&I initiatives
• A diverse variety of work across therapy areas including diabetes, obesity, gastroenterology, Alzheimer’s, women’s health, cardiovascular, vaccines, neurology, and rare diseases