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Senior Account Director – Medical CommunicationsPosition: Senior Account DirectorLocation: Remote (applicants must be based in the UK)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: Up to £80kStart: ASAPSenior Account Director -This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Director or Senior Account Director to join a dynamic and fast-growing independent medical communications agency! As an experienced member of the client services team, you'll have the flexibility to shape your role around your strengths while playing a pivotal part in driving the continued success and growth of the division.The Senior Account Director plays a crucial role within the company. You will bring exceptional account management skills and the ability to deliver strategic direction, ensuring impactful results. Managing various projects on busy global accounts, while staying highly organised and proactive to meet client needs. Driven to develop and exceed expectations across all accounts, you will serve as a mentor and role model to the junior team, setting the standard for quality and client service excellence.With a welcoming and collaborative team environment, personalised coaching, and a tailored training program, alongside an extensive benefits package, my client deeply values the unique qualities of each employee. They are dedicated to supporting career development and providing opportunities for advancement that align with and enhance each team member’s strengths.Role & Responsibilities:Has a thorough level of understanding of the medical communication and education environment, the healthcare community and the role of pharmaceutical companies in the provision of healthcare servicesClient liaison and consulting on the strategic direction of accounts under your remit, gaining the respect and trust of the clientsWorking closely with clients and healthcare professionals to understand their needs and translate these into opportunities for developing high-quality medical communication solutionsDeveloping an understanding of new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence in clientsContributes and oversees the development, management, logistics and content of a range of medical communications projectsShows thoroughness in developing tactical plans, including budgets and timelinesMaintain a strategic overview of account(s), proactively advise clients on new issues/external environment and contribute to strategic planning meetings with clientLeading new business initiatives, including attendance and presentation at pitch meetingsHelp drive new business development. Explore opportunities with former clients and contacts as much as possiblePlay an active role in new business pitches, leading on specific elementsManage and take proactive steps to maximise client profitability through accurate budgeting and budget trackingLead and motivate supervised staff to fulfil their potential and assume responsibility and accountability appropriate to their positionConduct appraisal interviews and monitor appraisal objectives, recommending training where requiredRequirements:Degree (science, preferably life science)High level of drive, motivation, and initiativeAbility to motivate, lead by example, train, mentor, develop and share best practiceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExpert presentation skillsAble to attend international eventsAbility to problem-solve effectively and make decisionsAwareness of industry guidelines and best practice and their applicationSignificant experience working in Medical Communications (agency)#medcomms #medicalcommunications #medicalwriter #medicaleducation #healthcareadvertising #healthcare #pharmaSenior Account Director – Medical Communications