Account Manager – Publications Permanent

Our client is a well-established and sociable medical communications agency in need of a publications account manager to be based at any one of their UK offices with the added flexibility of some home working.

The role involves working on a large publications account of a high-profile client, with a long standing relationship with the agency. You would be overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the account and working with a large, friendly and established team.

The company offers an excellent salary with a considerable benefits package, including pension, private medical healthcare, bonus, unlimited holiday and more. This company would also consider looking to work a 4 day week.

Candidates for this role must be based within a commutable distance of a UK office and must have previous med comms agency experience on a publications account.

Responsibilities:

• Project management – working on a large publications account with multi-channel indications, meet client needs and expectations in a timely manner to specified deadlines
• Client service – maintain relationships with clients, lead client meetings and keep up with new developments in healthcare to anticipate the needs of the clients
• Financial management – manage the account budget, explore new opportunities and support the team in their duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Life science degree (BSc, MSc or PhD)
• Previous experience of account management within a medical communications agency
• Recent experience of running a publications account
• Team worker
• Line management/mentoring
• Organisational and planning skills

This is a great opportunity to join a company that values their employees and looks to further their careers via professional development and onwards progression.

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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