Account Manager - Oncology Publications (MedCom)

Parexel; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global healthcare consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Account Manager to coordinate complex healthcare communication projects. The successful candidate will work with various teams to ensure project success and needs to have experience in medical communications, particularly in oncology. This position is based in Milan, Italy, and requires excellent project management and communication skills.

Competenze

• A few years' experience in medical communications.
• Experience working with publications within oncology is essential.
• Understanding of healthcare industry regulations (EACCME / ACCME / FDA / AMA).

Mansioni

• Collaborate with teams to define project scope and requirements.
• Create comprehensive project plans and assist with metrics and risk management.
• Manage assigned projects according to agreed processes.

Conoscenze

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Manager (Program Specialist) to join our dynamic Medical Communications team. In 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

Qualifications

• 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