Senior Account Director

Carrot Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a distinguished company as a Senior Account Director, focusing on medical education and communications. You will lead client accounts, inspire teams, and drive strategic initiatives to exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and experience in healthcare communications.

Qualifications

• Experience at AD level, aspiring to or already at SAD level in healthcare.
• Ability to explain clinical trials/products to diverse audiences.
• Confident in managing upwards and proactive communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of client business autonomously.
• Pitch for new business and grow existing accounts.
• Inspire and mentor the leadership team.

Skills

Prioritization

Attention to deadlines

Communication

Strategic development

Data analysis

Mentoring

Job description

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Working as part of the Integrated Client Services team, primarily focusing on medical education and utilizing the agency's advertising capabilities to support clients.

Autonomously lead and be accountable for a portfolio of client business.

Maintain strong leadership with clients, always staying one step ahead.

Deeply understand your client’s business and external factors affecting them or their projects, and collaborate to provide counsel.

Pitch for new business, grow existing accounts, and seek new opportunities outside current clients.

Inspire, motivate, and support the leadership team.

Ensure the team meets client expectations regarding quality, speed, and understanding of work.

Identify training needs and coach other line managers.

Understand internal and client P&Ls.

Ensure account profitability, monitor issues, and take corrective steps.

Sign off budgets.

Represent the agency externally, promoting its capabilities.

You

Experience in a healthcare communications agency at AD level, aiming to progress or already at SAD level.

Strong prioritization skills, attention to deadlines, structured approach.

Excellent communication skills, both internal and external presentations.

Experience in strategy development and program execution globally and locally.

Ability to analyze data/research and extract insights.

Ability to explain complex clinical trial/products to diverse audiences.

Ability to mentor direct reports and influence internal teams.

Confident in upward management, communicating proactively about deadlines or issues.

Positive, adaptable thinker who can innovate and work under pressure.

Next Steps

This Senior Account Director role offers a unique opportunity to work with a distinguished company and team. To discuss this position or other medical communication roles I am handling, please contact me or apply with your CV.

Applicants for UK or EU roles must have the legal right to work there.

Carrot Recruitment acts as an Employment Business and Agency for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

If any accommodations are needed for the interview process, please let us know, and we will assist.