Senior Account Executive- Medcomms & Publications

Open Health LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communication agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage client relationships and project delivery. The role involves handling client enquiries, ensuring timely project completion, and contributing updates during client meetings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a scientific discipline, project management skills, and a basic understanding of science and medicine. Strong communication and financial acumen are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Account Executive or Junior Account Executive in a medcomms, healthcare agency or pharma environment.
• Interest and basic understanding of science and medicine.
• Good understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Acting as point of contact for specified clients and handling enquiries.
• Managing the day-to-day delivery of specific projects.
• Contributing updates on projects at Client meetings.
• Developing and adhering to project timelines.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Financial acumen

Multitasking

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

As a Senior Account Executive you will be involved at every stage, from pitch to delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Acting as point of contact for specified clients and learn to efficiently handle straightforward enquiries, deferring to senior colleagues as appropriate
• Taking responsibility for and manage the day-to-day delivery of specific projects and develop the expertise to be able to liaise with Client direct on own aspects of work
• Contributing with updates on own projects at Client meetings
• Learning to adopt a common sense, pro‑active approach to own aspects of work and when faced with new situations/projects
• Developing and adhering to timelines, alerting senior members of the team to issues in a timely fashion
• Ensuring effective communication of specified project briefs to the internal team
• Ensuring all projects are on brief when delivered
• Ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Managing all financial aspects of specific projects, with the support of the AD
• Beginning to understand how to identify opportunities to grow the business within specified accounts
• Having confidence in accuracy when handing over a piece of work that has been proofread
• Understanding the various client brand and disease areas
• Having confidence when interacting with key opinion leaders (clinical, industry, NHS)
• Beginning to understand forecasting and phasing of revenue

Qualifications

• Degree Educated within a scientific discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience as an Account Executive or Junior Account Executive in a medcomms, healthcare agency or pharma environment
• Interest and a basic understanding of science and medicine
• Demonstrable project management and analytical skills
• Financial acumen
• Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Good understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice