Product Features
Blog
Contact Us
Sign In
Chameleon Communications International
,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Account Director
Overview
Job Description
Overview Chameleon is looking for an exceptional Account Director to join our growing team in our Manchester office. If you enjoy directing the management & delivery of multiple global accounts across a wide variety of medical communication & digital solutions then we have a great opportunity for you. In this position, you will work with an extremely high caliber of colleagues in an innovative environment, delivering first class solutions to top 10 global Pharmaceutical clients. Come join our team of medical, marketing, creative, and digital experts as we continue to catalyse the science, meaningfully engage with our audiences, and strategically partner with some of the most exciting companies. The role: You will be responsible for delivering strategic plans and aligned execution; ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, on budget and to specification, while maintaining the very highest standards of compliance. Directing client and internal strategic planning meetings, having excellent time management and financial management skills as well as being able to add value to the overall development of the team and client relationships will be your forte. You will liaise with the Business Development team to assist in new proposals and pitches and will be keen to grow both the business and your career. You will independently manage a medical education plan from strategic concept development through implementation and financial reconciliation, driving daily development and execution of account initiatives, and serve as a main client contact. You will also leverage your scientific acumen and tactical experience to assist in the organic growth of the account, as well as manage administration for direct reports. Responsibilities: * Ownership of key deliverables for strategic alignment with client expectations * Senior resource for client, ensuring resolution of day-to-day account issues * Creating effective partnerships with clients, internal teams and external vendors * Regularly meeting with clients to review status and prospectively plan future work * Leading development of proposals/pitches on accounts * Developing financial account plans, including forecasts * Leading and motivating the client services team with an emphasis on professional development and ensuring the smooth running of accounts * Managing resources for all projects in close collaboration with senior Client Services management and other departments as appropriate Professional/Business: * 5+ years' experience in a medical communication agency * Experience of running an account team * Excellent commercial awareness and customer focus * Good organisation and planning abilities * Excellent communication (written and oral), analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills * High level of expertise in MS Office, [MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint] * Highly organized, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks * Passion for excellence - extremely detail oriented * Professional appearance and demeanour * Willingness to travel Education: Degree in life science or degree in liberal arts, marketing or communications with a strong appreciation for medical science and an interest in pharmaceutical marketing. What we offer: * A competitive salary * Contributory pension scheme * 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 day's after 5 years' service * Life assurance * Subsidised BUPA Private Medical Insurance * Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance * Enhanced maternity and paternity leave * Charity day (additional to annual leave) * Summer Fridays * Subsidised gym membership * Free annual flu vaccinations * Confidential employee assistance programme * Season ticket/travel loan * Employee referral bonus * Annual eye test support * Comprehensive training and mentoring programmes * Additional retail discounts and benefits available through the Omnicom Group * A rewarding workplace and a fun team environment Chameleon Communications International partners with many of the major top 20 pharmaceutical clients to create the scientific foundation and clinical communications that support the successful development and launch of their brands. We work across a range of media including journals, congresses, and digital formats. Our work spans the globe across Europe, Asia Pacific, North and South America. Chameleon received the Queen's Award for International Trade in 2010. With over 200 people working in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, London and Manchester, Chameleon is a member of the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG), a global company in the Omnicom Group of independently managed healthcare communications companies dedicated to delivering accurate, strategic, and compelling scientific communications to the full range of stakeholders, including physicians, allied healthcare professionals, payers, patients, and caregivers. The companies within the Healthcare Consultancy Group are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour,