Senior Account Executive Permanent

Our client is a leading integrated medical communications agency which is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join their team and work on their global healthcare PR and communications accounts from their Surrey offices.

The role will involve assisting in the day to day running of accounts. You will work closely with the account team to ensure materials are delivered on time and to budget. You will be working on accounts including PR campaigns, disease awareness and internal communications across a range of therapy areas.

In return you can expect an excellent salary along with a raft of benefits including 25 days holiday rising to 30 days with service, contributory pension and life assurance and much more.

Responsibilities:

• To manage the day-to-day running of account and maintain regular client contact
• Regularly review programme strategy against new issues and the external environment
• Provide clear and accurate briefings to all personnel tasked with project implementation
• Build and maintain contact with key opinion leaders
• Develop and maintain media contacts
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and cost estimates; providing information for pitches and additional business opportunities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Life Science or Public Relations & Media Studies degree
• Solid experience in PR, primarily in a healthcare agency environment
• Have experience of writing press releases and developing patient materials, as well as project, financial and event management
• Proficiency in writing and editing documents
• Strong presentation, organisational and facilitation skills
• Excellent understanding and commercial awareness of marketing and patient communications within the healthcare sector

This is a great chance to join a dynamic company which invests in its people and with lots of onward development opportunities.

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.

Jon Gawley would love to hear from you on 01932 797996.

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