Opening for a Senior Account Executive/Account Manager to work in a global public relations agency. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Executive or recently promoted Account Manager to run the day to day management of client accounts, manage and develop the team and grow the client business.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

One of the UK’s leading independent healthcare communications consultancies, aspiring to be the best rather than the biggest and to set the agenda rather than follow it.  Work with a range of clients across the health spectrum, from prescription, pharmacy, OTC and GSL in the UK, across Europe and internationally, on a wide range of briefs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Responsible for the day-to-day running of the account

·         Play a central role in the delivery of successful communications programmes

·         Work on up to three accounts

·         Report to an Account Director/Associate Director

·         Work as part of a team of three on each of their accounts (at a minimum)

·         Project manage

·         Responsibility for both organic growth and business development

·         Identify and follow up new business opportunities with the current clients of the company

·         Participate in developing new business drive

·         Budget development and management

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Solid ethical healthcare account/project management experience; experience in leading as well as inspiring and managing teams to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations; excellent time management of self and others;  ability to interact with and manager clients; excellent attention to detail/quality control across all areas of responsibility;  well developed writing and editing skills; solid experience of working in healthcare communications; agency or in-house; ideally experience on both international and UK work; educated to a degree level; science background useful but not essential; need to be – adaptable, challenging, creative, confident, daring, dynamic, grounded, have a ‘can do’ attitude, inquisitive, reliable.

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

Senior Account Manager – Consumer Healthcare PR – London

Overview: Our client has an opening for a Senior Account Manager to play an essential role in supporting the business and client base covering their consumer Health accounts.  

Background: This Healthcare PR agency provides exceptional quality across their core Business Units of Consumer Health, Health communications & Health Education and is now part of one of the leading global communications consultancies.

Role responsibilities:

Account management:

Ø  Oversee all event/project logistics to budget and time

Ø   Develop detailed project plans including timelines, resourcing needs and budgets and oversee the planning /implementation phase, including resourcing requirements

Ø   Maintain day to day client contact and encourage junior team members to raise their profile and liaise with clients on specific projects under your guidance

Ø  Challenge clients where appropriate and ensure their expectations are managed

Ø  Take personal responsibility for delivering against agreed plans including KPIs, timelines (internal and external), budgets, servicing and profitability and including work delegated

Ø  Demonstrate strategic thinking and a business mindset in the development of client campaigns

Ø   Recognise and act upon external opportunities to achieve organic growth for the business

Ø  Contribute the management and handling of issues/crisis responses where appropriate

Ø  Demonstrate the ability to confidently present at external client events/interagency meetings

People management:

Ø  Take responsibility for direct line management of team members

Ø   Provide constructive and timely feedback and offer support and guidance

Ø  Conduct regular meetings and appraisal reviews

Industry awareness:

Ø  Continue to develop an understanding of the healthcare, media and digital environments, applying growing knowledge towards the implementation and development of client and new business programmes

Ø  Build knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

Ø  Keep updated on new developments within the PR industry and competitor activity

Skills required:

Ø  Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the media landscape

Ø  Demonstrate ability to develop and manage a media campaign and press office

Ø  Excellent people management skills and leadership skills

Ø   Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ø  Excellent project and time management skills

Ø  Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Ø  Ability to use own initiative

Ø  Financial management skills

Ø  Good negotiating and influencing skills

Ø  Excellent editing and quality control skills

Ø  Account management experience within healthcare PR

Excellent opportunity for a talented Senior Account Manager to join a reputable Healthcare PR agency and work across their consumer accounts. Offering a highly competitive salary and career progression!

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

E-mail – rebekah@peoplewithchemistry.com

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Key words: Senior Account Manager, Healthcare PR, Consumer, Healthcare communications.

SUMMARY:

A strong Senior Account Manager or Account Director is required to join the health division of a major PR agency based in Central London.  Joining a team of 25 across a number of ethical and animal health accounts, this is a great opportunity to become part of a lively team that promotes from within and encourages open thought and discussion at all levels.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Based in Central London, with offices in New York.  Affiliates spread across the world makes their network one of the largest.  The healthcare team is now 25, whilst there are another 7 divisions within the agency.  The agency promotes a non-hierarchical approach to work, encouraging an open door policy and open discussion.  

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will provide client service and counsel to ensure strategic development for clients. Responsibilities will also include supporting key client relationships, playing an integral role in new business development as well as the general day to day management; (people, clients and accounts);  to ensure the smooth running of the sector team. In addition, this talented healthcare practitioner will have an ongoing responsibility for overseeing junior team members.

This is a great opportunity to join a global agency, with a boutique agency feel.  A truly supportive working environment encourages professional development and right candidates will be rewarded with a fantastic benefits package and salary.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Good knowledge of the power of digital content to amplify a message

·         Good knowledge of the communications needs of senior clients operating within domestic and global healthcare businesses

·         Strategic thinker with excellent client servicing

·         Solid financial and general account management

• Diverse therapeutic expertise
• Excellent writer
• New business identification and development
• Exposure of working within the healthcare public affairs arena is ideal

Commutable locations:

Berks, Bucks, Herts, Central London, Greater 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

SUMMARY:

Due to continual growth, an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager is required to join the London arm of a Medical Communications agency held in high regard by the pharmaceutical industry.  Over-looking the River Thames, the agency can offer sound professional development across a range of diverse global accounts comprising publications, meetings, medical education and launch strategy support.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Based in South West London on the banks of the River Thames, with a sister office in Cheshire - part of a wider group that includes a consulting arm.  With a team of approx. 35 across the two sites, the agency has continued to go from strength to strength.  Working across a broad range of therapy areas and with a dedicated in-house digital team, the agency is renowned for its consistently high standard of work among its clients.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful candidates will have strong client service experience and excellent communication skills. 

·         Delivery of meetings

·         Development of communications strategy and planning consultancy to support client launch activities

·         Coordination of digital resource development and identification of future business opportunities

·         Work as part of a team and contribute to aspects of the account from strategic thinking to creative development

·         Ability to contribute to the scientific and medical aspects of the account.

This role will especially suit those that take pride in their work, who are passionate about creative medical communications programmes, who are looking for stability and continual development from an employer.  In return, a highly competitive package is on offer.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A science or related degree
• A minimum of three  years’ experience from a Medical Communications environment.
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent client handling experience and expertise
• A team player

Commutable locations:

Berks, Bucks, Hants, Herts, Surrey, Central London, Greater London, Cheshire

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

Opening for a Senior Account Manager at an award winning Medical Communications agency based in North London. Ideally, the candidate will have at least three years agency experience, preferably in the medical communications sector.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Medical communications agency based in North London. They work on writing content for interactive media; congress exhibition booths and supporting materials; training materials and events; meeting reports; expert advocacy. In terms of writing, they do publications – manuscripts, editorials, abstracts and posters; educational literature; slide presentations; patient materials; reports from advisory boards and congresses

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Expert on the brand logistics and market access

·         Leads meetings and contributes strategically

·         Mentors junior account handling staff

·         Identifies issues and leads problem resolution

·         Responsible for keeping senior management briefed on account activities

·         Communicates clearly and frequently with client counterpart(s)

·         Manages tactical brainstorming and planning process

·         Demonstrates and applies extensive and expert knowledge of assigned brands

·         Provides strategic recommendations proactively to client

·         Demonstrates compelling presentation skills

·         Evaluates creative output against clients brief

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Three to five years experience; experience in healthcare communications environment preferred; advanced English skills; experience managing/supervising staff a bonus; University degree required; excellent communication & presentational skills; strong leadership skills; interpersonal savvy; drive for results; customer focus

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

Opening for an Account Director to work at an independent advertising agency. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Manager or freshly made Account Director with sufficient industry experience.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Independent Healthcare Advertising agency based in Berkshire. Established in 2000 and now a team of approx 30 people.  50% of the work is global. The culture is a very fair and fun with good organic growth along with recent pitch wins – long standing clients.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overview and strategic management of allocated accounts
• Client liaison and day-to-day management of multiple allocated accounts
• Development and maintenance of relationships with senior client personnel
• Identification of new material needs for bran promotion
• Critique of materials in line with brand strategy and aims
• Identifying new brand and project opportunities
• Recommending strategic direction to clients
• Organising, running and writing development plans and subsequent brand review meetings for allocated accounts
• Pushing client budgets and budget tracking and reporting
• Maintaining account profitability
• Identification of organic growth opportunities and generating new business leads
• Involvement in pitches (research, generation and presentation)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Exceptional client management skills; Have proven results of delivering organic growth and capitalising on New Business opportunities; Demonstrated leadership and people management skills; Proven success in leading a multi-disciplinary team in delivering exceptional (creatively and strategically solid) while meeting financial objectives; Strategist; Successful leadership of clients; Successful negotiator of tie-in partners, sponsorships, etc.

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