Senior Account Director

Company: The Healthcare Consultancy Group
Location: New York
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Overview
Senior Account Director - HCG
The Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is powered by a fusion of science, creativity, and digital-all catalyzed by a culture of curiosity and innovation. We work to accelerate product understanding and acceptance, bringing clients' medicines closer to the patients who need them.
With the expertise of our exceptional teams, HCG shapes complex science into compelling scientific stories that change mindsets and behaviors. We use the latest technologies to reach audiences with personalized content that fits their preferences and meets them exactly where they are. We lead in bringing innovative approaches from across industries to engage clients and their customers in cutting-edge ways.
We are recognized leaders in medical communications. Our awards span creative, digital, HCP engagement, innovation, culture, and purpose. This is all thanks to our brilliant people, who are at the center of everything we do. We are forward-thinking individuals who believe in each other. Diversity is our strength, flexibility our fuel. We grow as individuals. We grow together. At HCG, every voice is valued, and everyone belongs.
As Senior Account Director, you will independently manage medical education plans for brands from strategic concept development through implementation and financial reconciliation, driving daily development and execution of account initiatives. You will be responsible for building client relationships and trust by leading project management initiatives across client teams. You will work with all levels of the organization, optimize internal team processes and procedures, and proactively manage direct reports.
What You Will Do:

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• Act as a resource for the client, ensuring resolution of day-to-day account issues
  
• Understand client needs; write proposals to address unmet client needs and opportunities
  
• Advise clients on project development and objectives, communication strategies, and tactical recommendations; and make concise recommendations to help move business forward
  
• Regularly perform account analysis, proactively raising issues and/or suggesting changes to enhance profitability and prevent project overages
  
• Demonstrate ability to lead projects and programs to completion accurately, on time, and within budget
  
• Prepare for and actively participate in financial status meetings
  
• Contribute to and/or lead monthly forecasting exercises
  
• Manage, develop, and mentor direct reports, providing directional guidance to client-facing teams across a wide range of responsibilities
  
• Oversee execution of all account initiatives from inception through completion; create actionable plans, provide ongoing feedback for direct reports
  
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure project continuity and quality, and timely product end results
  
• Be an active participant and leader in client pitches, delivering logical, succinct, appropriate, and compelling messages
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Degree in life science or degree in liberal arts, marketing or communications, with a strong appreciation for medical communications and scientific storytelling, and an interest in pharmaceutical marketing
    
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in health/medical pharmaceuticals or biotech, and/or technical communications
    
  • Understanding of market dynamics in therapeutic areas is preferred
    
  • Understanding of scientific messaging, KOL/DOL engagement strategies, and meetings management for advisory boards, symposia and promotional speaker training
    
  • Comprehension of medical terminology
    
  • Availability and willingness to travel as needed
    
  • Experience estimating costs and developing budgets
    
  • Prior supervisory experience and the ability to motivate others to attain goals
    
    BENEFITS WE OFFER
    
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    • A competitive compensation package
      
    • Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
      
    • Training and mentoring opportunities through programs such as Omnicom University
      
    • Dedicated career development and mobility/growth opportunities
      
    • Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental and vision
      
    • Competitive 401(k) investment options
      
    • Employee stock purchase plan
      
    • Life insurance
      
    • Commuter benefits
      
    • Employee referral awards
      
    • Employee Assistance Program
      
    • Tuition reimbursement
      
    • Retail and entertainment discounts and benefits available
      
    • A rewarding workplace and a fun team environment
      
      This position will be hybrid or office-based from a US office (NYC, Stamford CT, or Philadelphia)
      The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000.
      This range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of the Healthcare Consultancy Group in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including, but not limited to, professional and academic experience, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. HCG reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.
      The Healthcare Consultancy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.
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