Account Director – NH702

As a result of the continued growth of the agency, a rare opportunity has been created for an Account Director with an impressive track record in healthcare communications, proven leadership skills and a real desire to exceed expectations to join the world’s most creatively awarded healthcare advertising agency. As well as making an important contribution to the success we are looking for an individual with dynamism and flair, who will enjoy immersing themselves in agency life.

THE POSITION

The successful candidate will join the team which handles the pharmaceutical client portfolio. Depending on experience, opportunities exist to work at a senior level on a variety of medical therapy areas.

At the level of Account Director, you should be fully capable of directing the development of advertising and marketing proposals, which will include leading new business pitches. You are able to evaluate and help shape creative proposals with complete confidence, and have the skill to initiate opportunities for exploration that could lead to the growth of the agency’s business. With the confidence to work in any therapy area, you have the knowledge and experience to counsel clients on the best use of their budgets and other resources, to help shape their marketing efforts, and to take full responsibility for significant areas of agency revenues. You will also have learned to delegate effectively, and will naturally command the full respect of key agency players and senior level clients.

The successful candidate will therefore undoubtedly have a wealth of healthcare communications experience and the ability and presence to inspire clients and cross-functional agency teams. In order to do this, you should be able demonstrate previous senior level experience in the following areas:

• Leading pitch teams with an impressive track record of new business wins
• Building relationships with clients at the most senior level
• The launch and revitalization of healthcare brands both in the UK and internationally
• Working with local affiliates to implement global campaigns
• Managing significant financial budgets and negotiating agency remuneration contracts

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

A background in healthcare advertising together with a science background is essential. Experience or a qualification in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• Pharmaceutical sales, product management or marketing experience
• International experience
• A further marketing qualification

ATTRIBUTES & BEHAVIOURS

Immerses self in client’s business; a trusted advisor/equal partner to the client; adds value to the client relationship and nurtures long-term relationships; applies commercial & financial rigour; cross-sells & looks for every opportunity to grow the business; combines creativity with intelligent science; engages the audience through dynamic delivery; perseveres; flexible; instinctive problem solver; addresses issues; takes charge/minimal referral; uses a coaching style when delegating to individuals; visible: respected.

If you are interested in this position please APPLY now!!! If you are successful a member of the Scout team will be in contact with you shortly!

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