Account Director

Account Director 

At Omnicom Health Medical Communications, we give science a story to tell. As a global leader in publications, medical affairs, regulatory consultation, and AOR medical communications, we boldly define the journey from molecule to market for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is powered by the convergence of highly skilled people, a higher purpose, and the nexus of science and technology innovation.

We support 150+ transformational medicines across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. From early‑stage discovery through commercialization, Omnicom Health Medical Communications partners with the medical communications community across the lifecycle of their assets—supercharging their science to engage and reach healthcare professionals.

The Account Director 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, and will serve as a main client contact. This individual will also leverage their scientific acumen and tactical experience to assist in the organic growth of the account, as well as support and manage direct reports.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain positive client relationship by serving as account key contact; grow account and revenue organically by implementing growth mindset and providing value to the client
• Have a strategic understanding of the brand and marketplace to support content reviews and tactical recommendations
• Manage the development and production of account-assigned communication tactics, either independently or as supervisor of account team
• Develop external correspondence associated with tactical development and coordination
• Strengthen and leverage key opinion leader relationships
• Be responsible for overall account fiscal status, including reconciliation
• Support creation of annual brand tactical plan and financial estimates
• Leverage all account relationships (medical, clinical) to increase account revenues of brands and therapeutic class categories
• Gain experience in managing an entire account brand from assisting in strategic concept development through tactical implementation

Requirements:

• 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
• 5+ years of experience in medical communications, in an account management setting
• Excellent communication (written and oral), analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proven leadership across all facets: self, individual, team, and client
• Solution focused, with a high degree of problem-solving
• Comfortable leading client strategy
• Highly organized, able to manage time and prioritize tasks for self and for others
• Passion for excellence and extremely detail oriented
• Willingness and ability to travel for programs if requested; 10% travel likely (pending accounts)

 BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• 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 requires a hybrid (at least three days in the office each week) work schedule and must be based out of our New York, NY or Stamford CT office.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $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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