Pharma Account Executive - Hybrid, Strategic Brand Work

The Planet Group; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Account Executive to join a well-known global pharmaceutical client. This role acts as the primary liaison between the Ad Agency and the brand teams, guiding day-to-day relationships and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The position reports to the Agency Account Manager and offers a 1-year assignment with potential conversion to full-time. Hybrid work with three days onsite in Mettawa, IL, and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.
• Total account management experience – 3-4 years preferred.
• Pharmaceutical ad agency experience or in-house agency experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (US, Global preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an intimate understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving
• Collaborate with the brand team in the development of project briefs
• Recommend key promotional tactics that align with the strategy and goals of the brand
• Issue client contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders
• Review creative development of a project during concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, timelines, etc. are being adhered to
• Facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget
• Develop annual forecasts
• Conduct financial reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Track time on a daily basis
• Partner with creative team on project initiatives
• Accountable for tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget
• Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking an Account Executive to join a well-known global pharmaceutical client. This role acts as the primary liaison between the Ad Agency and the brand teams, guiding day-to-day relationships and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The position reports to the Agency Account Manager and offers a 1-year assignment with potential conversion to full-time. Hybrid work with three days onsite in Mettawa, IL, and two days remote.