Account Manager

Description:

I have a really lovely healthcare agency in Bucks looking for a thirsty new Account manager.
My client combine scientific, medical and brand expertise to deliver clinically focused programmes that are trusted by HCPs, drive better patient outcomes, and are delivered by face-to-face and digital broadcast channels. They are a TOP healthcare agency and they are looking for a Account Manager to join their savvy team!
Responsibilities as their Account Manager:
* Lead delivery of projects
* Takes responsibility to deliver multiple projects (3-4) on brief, on time and on budget as their Account Manager
* Creates working project plans to ensure timely delivery
* Ensures agency and client standards/compliance processes are consistently observed
* Can develop/critique briefs, presentations, copy, consistent with project objectives
* Inputs into what is feasible in terms of deadlines and budgets as their Account Manager
* Regularly reviews work process with team (up and down)
* Identifies potential issues in project delivery and develops contingency plans
* Provide input to programmes as their Account Manager
* Understands the brand strategy and how a med ed strategy can support it
* Understands the disease area, key brand data and competitor landscape to brief KOLs, writers/editorial team, freelancers and suppliers so that compelling content is created to meet the brand objectives
* Accurately estimate and reconcile project invoicing as their Account Manager
* Ensures estimates and agreed specifications are in place and regularly reviews to identify any scope creep
* Ensures full financial management including reconciliations and invoicing
* Proactively identifies over/underspends with recommended solutions as their Account Manager
* Lead work getting done through others
* Leads internal planning meetings as their Account Manager
* Delegates work to the right people (up and down)
* Identifies pressure points and recommends/ensures that the necessary resources are in place including editorial support and freelancers
* Plan and manage client liaison as their Account Manager
* Is trusted by the Client as the main contact for programme delivery
* Ensures daily contact with the client as their Account Manager
* Identifies potential issues and recommends solutions
* Proactively looks at how they add value for the client
* Conduct straightforward KOL briefings as their Account Manager
* Can engage with opinion leaders, brief them in line with programme objectives and manage their expectations.
If you are an Account manager. already within a medical or healthcare agency and are looking for a new role please apply now