Account Manager Oncology Publications (MedCom)

Parexel; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare consulting firm in Worthing is seeking a detail-oriented Account Manager (Program Specialist) to coordinate and deliver complex healthcare communication projects. The ideal candidate has experience in medical communications, especially in oncology, and strong organizational skills. This role requires proactive problem solving and fluency in English. A full-time position offering a dynamic work environment focused on improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• A few years experience in medical communications.
• Experience working with publications within oncology - must.
• Strong project management expertise with ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Fluent in English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define project scope and requirements.
• Create project plans and delivery schedules.
• Establish communication protocols and client approval processes.
• Manage assigned projects according to internal and client processes.
• Serve as key point of contact for project status updates.

Skills

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Life Support

ICU Experience

Infusion Experience

Triage

Conflict Management

Nursing

Critical Care Experience

Medication Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

When our values align there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel we all share the same goal - to improve the worlds health. From clinical trials to regulatory consulting and market access every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us no matter what we do at Parexel contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally we do it with empathy and were committed to making a difference.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Manager (Program Specialist) to join our dynamic Medical Communications. This role you will coordinate and deliver complex healthcare communication projects working cross-functionally with scientific editorial and client services teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Program Specialists, Account Managers and Scientific Services to define project scope and requirements.
• Create comprehensive project plans, delivery schedules and assist with metrics and risk management.
• Establish communication protocols and client approval processes.
• Set up appropriate project tracking systems and folder structures.
• Initiate and lead project kick-off meetings.
• Manage assigned projects according to agreed internal and client processes.
• Serve as the key point of contact for project status updates to clients, faculty and internal teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and lead regular progress meetings.
• Draft and circulate meeting minutes and action points ensuring follow-up on deliverables.
• Maintain detailed awareness of project status to respond appropriately to stakeholder inquiries.
• Monitor project budgets and delivery timelines addressing variances proactively.
• Support resource planning and staffing requirements.
• Monitor freelance resource progress in collaboration with Scientific Team Leads.
• Identify scope changes, assess cost implications and communicate to management.

Experience and Skills Required for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences preferred.
• A few years experience in medical communications.
• Experience working with publications within oncology - must.
• Understanding of healthcare industry regulations (EACCME / ACCME / FDA / AMA).
• Knowledge of publication guidelines and processes.
• Strong project management expertise with ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Fluent in English written and spoken.

Key Skills

• Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Life Support, ICU Experience, Infusion Experience, Triage, TFS, Conflict Management, Nursing, Critical Care Experience, Epic, Medication Administration.

Required Experience

Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1