Opening for an Account Director to work in a global public relations agency. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Account Director with sufficient industry experience looking for a new challenge.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Based in Central London, this global award-winning agency offers very clearly defined areas of their business across Medical Communications, PR and Healthcare Advertising. You will have the opportunity to contribute and learn from wider, 360 agency projects with other ethical marketing disciplines, as well as new business and you will enjoy working in a highly creative, top tier global agency environment where talent is highly valued and nurtured. The agency provides extensive training to its employees at all stages of their career development.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing strategic programme and finalising programme activity and budget with client.
• Direct account team activity to ensure appropriate tactical programme is developed and implemented according to agency standards and achieves client objectives.

·         Keep abreast of external issues and events and regularly review their impact upon programmes and client objectives

·         Be aware and responsible for financial status of accounts of designated responsibility at all times.

·         Responsible for account profitability and maintaining agreed annual fee income for programmes

·         Contribute to development of client marketing strategy

·         Maintain social contact with client personnel and regular contact regarding account direction, staffing and other issues as appropriate

·         Establish and maintain a role as consultant/adviser to client

·         Ensure regular strategic reviews of accounts in accordance with direction of Business Unit Heat and/or Managing Director

·         Create and develop opportunities for organic growth of existing business

·         Assist in the driving and developing of new business pitches in accordance with direction from Business Unit Heat and/or Managing Director

·         Lead and motivate supervised staff to fulfil their potential and assume responsibility and accountability appropriate to their position

·         Responsible for key contact with opinion leaders (medical/media and industry)

·         Maintain 'market intelligence' by monitoring opinion leader opinions on external/product/ competitive client issues

·         Develop and maintain good understanding of UK and international/European media

• Develop relationships with key editors/producers responsible for UK and/or international/European media outreach

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Talented senior account managers or freshly made account directors with a minimum of 4-5 years experience of ethical pharmaceutical public relations either in an agency or client side; gained experience of developing and leading projects and programmes for global or pan-European communications for prescription medicines, medical devices or diagnostic product at any stage of the life-cycle; demonstrate their skills in strategic planning and counsel as well as delivery of high quality, creative and successful multimedia content for media, healthcare professional and patient audiences; demonstrate their ability to manage, coach, and inspire others, work effectively with other team members above and below, and will be called upon to line manage more junior member of the team

Commutable locations: London, Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Laith Al-Hashimi on 0203 178 7488 or out of office hours on 07854 045304 E-mail - laith@peoplewithchemistry.com

Account Executive – Medical Communications Agency- Macclesfield– ACCEX02

Overview: A great opportunity for a Science graduate to work closely with the Pharmaceutical Industry as an account executive in Macclesfield. You will be trained by industry experts and remain in a scientific environment while getting commercial exposure and client interaction.

Background: This highly scientific European and US-focussed Medical Communications Agency is a global leader in healthcare information and communications, serving healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Role responsibilities:

·         To control accounts and/or implement projects in order that the objectives of the client and the Company are met. 

·          Agree and maintain schedules

·         Take and communicate client brief

·          Responsible for development of written proposals, budgeting, monitoring of budgets, timely invoicing, provision of invoice tracker etc.

·         Help to ensure efficient working practices with other departments ensuring clear communication, briefing and feedback and promoting teamwork

·          Set up and drive processes to enable team deliver agreed financial targets in an effective manner

·         Look for opportunities for Company products within existing account

·         Work with manager for self and staff development including mentoring, coaching and training as required

·           Line management responsibilities including performance grading, appraisals and objective setting

Skills required:

·         Knowledge of client environment

·         Basic knowledge of therapeutic area

·          Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Able to develop relationships with clients

·          Able to lead discussions with client on own projects

·         Good negotiation skills (external suppliers and with clients)

·          Excellent project management and organisational skills

·         Very good knowledge of Company products

Fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team within a well-known agency, where you will have the opportunity to develop strong client relationships.

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Rebekah Hill 07880291757

E-mail – rebekah@peoplewithchemistry.com

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Account executive/Account Manager – Medical Education – Buckinghamshire

Overview: Our client has an opening for an Account Executive & an Account Manager to join their already strong Medical Education team.

Background:  Our client is a privately owned and independent Medical Education agency which has been delivering Medical Education programmes globally for many of the world’s most impressive pharmaceutical brands and academic institutions.

Responsibilities

• To communicate ideas and information clearly, to clients, colleagues and suppliers
• To record all client/company contact
• To maintain appropriate project records
• To identify and share opportunities for account development
• To generate new concepts for the presentation and implementation of training projects
• To review copy and check visuals and written content to the highest standards of accuracy and in line with client brief and expectations
• To work with the client and in-house resources to set up realistic project plans
• To provide accurate quotations for clients and gain their agreement to all project costs before commencing work

• To manage projects within the budget agreed
• To build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients

• To identify and communicate opportunities for expanding accounts within client companies

Personal Specifications

• Practical intelligence
• Previous experience in Medical Communications

• Scientific background
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Be able to build good strong relationships with clients and suppliers
• Good planning skills
• Able to manage projects from start to finish
• Able to write clear concise reports, summaries, evaluation exercises, etc
• Able to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail

Our client has an opening for someone who is looking to begin their career within Medical Communications or an already established Account Manager. Offering a competitive salary!

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Rebekah Hill 07880291757

E-mail – rebekah@peoplewithchemistry.com

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Our client is an award winning independent Creative Healthcare Advertising agency. They are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive to work in their quirky offices in Windsor.

Company Background

This agency is fundamentally a creative agency, with a great client base and great people. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and grow within and  the chance to work with some fantastic clients within a team focused on your progression.

Role Responsibilities:

·         Client Liason with day to day management of multiple allocated accounts with the Account Managers/Directors

·         Participating in client briefs and internally briefing staff from onset to completion

·         Preparation and attendance at client meetings

·         Providing weekly/monthly budget and status reports to clients as required

·         Invoicing jobs upon project completion and invoice tracking

·         Involvement in Life pitches (research, preparation, time planning)

·         Providing added support to the wider agency team as and when required

      Role Requirements

·         Some Agency Experience

·         Experience within Healthcare Communications

·         Excellent project management, communication and budgeting skills

·         Passion and desire to learn and grow

This role would suit a dynamic professional with a desire to maximise and develop their skills within an award winning Creative Healthcare Advertising environment.

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Danielle Difalco on 0203 178 7488 or out of office hours on 0779 391196 E-mail - danielle@peoplewithchemistry.com

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SUMMARY:

Due to massive growth, a specialist creative agency focusing on healthcare and pharmaceutical communications is looking to recruit an Account Executive to be based out of the leafy Hampshire office.  Working across some major accounts the successful candidate will be exposed to a diverse array of therapy areas

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

A specialist healthcare and pharmaceutical creative communications agency based in Hampshire.  The agency is going through a significant period of growth, with the opportunity to work on both new accounts and more established accounts.  Nearly in its twentieth year, with over ten years in-house digital experience, and as many years’ worth of industry award wins.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will suit confident, enthusiastic candidate who is comfortable and capable of supporting promotional accounts – locally, regionally and globally.

-          Supporting the SAM for the day-to-day running of creative projects, liaising with our Corporate clients

-          Helping to prepare for research and managing trans-creation agencies

-          Assisting the Senior Account Manager with timelines, budgets, billing and status reports

-          Variety of administrative tasks, such as compiling meeting minutes, agendas, preparing presentations,  coordinating meetings and events

-          Good filing and referencing skills.

-          May be required to do some background research to help provide content material for the RM programme.

-          Assisting with localisation of our clients’ multi-language website platforms through their content management systems

-          Day-to-day running of projects, liaising with our Corporate clients and their affiliates in countries

This is a fantastic entry level role into healthcare communications and will provide great grounding for a long and successful career.  This role will best suit those not looking to work in a busy city, but would rather the rolling green fields of the Hampshire countryside.  A highly competitive package and development programme are on offer.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate will have some agency experience already, however science graduates with a flair for creativity are also welcome.

The role may involve some travel.

A science education is preferred, although other degree backgrounds are also welcome.

Commutable locations:

Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Surrey, London              

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Mike Newman on 0203 178 7488 or out of office hours on 07891 579351 E-mail - mike@peoplewithchemistry.com