Creative Account Manager

Cella by Randstad Digital; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital in Mettawa, IL is seeking an Account Manager to bridge brand objectives and creative execution across multi-channel campaigns. This high-visibility role supports both U.S.

and global markets, with a 1-year contract and hybrid on-site schedule (3 days per week). You will lead end-to-end promo workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and align internal teams with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of account management experience within pharmaceutical marketing and advertising agency environments.
• Deep subject matter expertise in healthcare compliance and global/U.S. regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume, multi-channel creative pipelines on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Architect data-driven campaign strategies and creative briefs with internal brand teams.
• Direct end-to-end promotional workflows and regulatory review processes for compliance.
• Oversee financial management including forecasting, budget reconciliations, and resource allocation.
• Cultivate cross-functional alignment between agency creatives and external stakeholders.

Skills

Account management

Healthcare compliance

Regulatory frameworks

Promotional tactics

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Mettawa, ILSchedule: 1 year Contract / Hybrid (On-site 3 days/week)Compensation Range: $38 - 43 per hourAre you ready to drive strategic media transformation for a global leader in life sciences? As an Account Manager, you will serve as a consultative partner bridging brand objectives and creative execution to launch impactful, multi-channel promotional strategies. Positioned at the intersection of business impact and creative excellence, this high-visibility role invites you to champion end-to-end campaign success across both U.S. and global markets.Responsibilities:Architect data-driven campaign strategies and creative briefs in collaboration with internal brand teams to meet core commercial and patient engagement goals.Direct end-to-end promotional workflows and PromoMats regulatory review processes to ensure strict corporate compliance and seamless campaign delivery.Oversee financial management, including annual forecasting, monthly budget reconciliations, and resource allocation, to maximize campaign ROI.Cultivate cross-functional alignment between agency creative teams and external stakeholders, employing consultative conflict resolution to streamline complex deliverables.Qualifications:4-6+ years of account management experience within both pharmaceutical marketing and advertising agency environments.Deep subject matter expertise in healthcare compliance, global/U.S. regulatory frameworks, and commercial promotional tactics.Proven track record of managing high-volume, multi-channel creative pipelines on time and within budget.Bachelor's degree paired with exceptional consultative communication skills and advanced project management expertise.JOBID: 102026-165506#LI-CELLA#LI-MM10#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.