Account Director Permanent

Our client, an international medical communications agency, is seeking and Account Director to lead an account team from their offices in Cheshire, Oxford, Brighton or London. As well as developing existing accounts to their full potential through relationship building with clients and supporting delivery, you will also be responsible for building a strong and passionate team to ensure ongoing client satisfaction.

The company has a broad client list and consequently has a diversity of global, international and domestic accounts and work across the full range of medical communications materials.

In return you can expect an excellent salary along with benefits including a great holiday package, performance-related bonus scheme, contributory pension and private health insurance and more. In addition our client offers a working environment where you will be able to continuously develop. Each member of the team has a bespoke training pathway which supports and supplements development with in-house and distance learning.

Responsibilities:

• Create effective partnerships with clients and develop and manage the account plan
• Lead and motivate the team, instilling project ownership to ensure smooth running of accounts
• Review key deliverables for strategic alignment with client expectations and product strategy
• Arrange regular review meetings with client to review status and prospectively plan future work
• Advise on budget priorities and budget spend, and remain informed regarding account status
• Regularly review team performance and provide feedback and recommendations to enable them to reach their full potential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Life science degree
• Prior experience of running pharmaceutical marketing accounts gained in a medical communications agency
• Experience of running an account team
• Excellent commercial awareness and customer focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation and planning abilities
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team

ID Search & Selection has been successfully placing candidates in healthcare communications jobs for over 15 years. Along the way we’ve built many long term relationships with candidates and clients. We’re now trusted recruitment partners to many leading companies, big, small, network and independent.

Our consultants are knowledgeable and professional and will be happy to offer information and advice. We are with you every step of the way, providing a supportive and communicative service that we will tailor to your unique needs.

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