Title: Account Director – Healthcare Marketing

Location: London / Hybrid (2 office / 3 from home) 

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 

About the client 

My client, established in the early 2000’s are a provider of marketing and communications strategy for the healthcare industry. This global healthcare communication specialists, provide clients with advice on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communication.

About the role 

The successful Account Director will be maintaining and nurturing relationships, utilising your many years of experience as an account director or manager. You will require an agile approach as there will be varying tasks and responsibilities that are required to be completed to ensure the efficient delivery of impactful work. The account director will also be passionate about coaching and mentoring less experienced members of the team, helping them to develop their skills for the benefit of your mentees.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and develop relations with a mixture of clients locally and globally
• Work on varying project types, with products in therapy areas like oncology and cardiovascular health
• Lead accounts and the briefing process for new projects
• Contributing to client strategy and creative 
• Oversee projects from end to end
• Ensure the delivery of reputable work and services 

Skills & Experience 

• Proven experience as an account director or similar position
• Proven industry expertise within Healthcare or Pharma
• Demonstrable experience in negotiation and meeting client requirements
• Solid understanding of budgeting and reporting on progress
• Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and metrics
• Working knowledge of MS Office and/or relevant software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with aptitude in fostering long-term relationships
• Outstanding organisational and leadership skills