Account Director - Healthcare Communications in UK

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across Europe and the US. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is looking for driven, savvy game changers who are ready to dive into the trenches and make an immediate impact. We are currently seeking an Account Director with solid client services experience in healthcare who can lead client strategy engagements and oversee project execution across different communication platforms as well as drive new business opportunities. The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for healthcare to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and health IT fields.

Responsibilities:

• multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast-paced environment.
• and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional client relationship skills
• flex between big picture strategic development/ad hoc guidance, and assure execution of associated tactics are flawless
• clients on integrated marketing/communications decisions, identifying new opportunities to increase visibility their brand including consultative selling
• high-level and persuasive communications plans (annual, quarterly, etc.)
• operational efforts and be accountable for the financial performance of engagements through close management of budgets and team members
• client budgets and resourcing, budget tracking, staffing and billability
• the quality of the account team(s) is held to the highest standard and that all client requests are handled in a strategic and timely manner
• with shared service leads to run and grow integrated business (social media/digital, creative), and to develop new business opportunities
• supervise account staff and promote continuous learning and development to help build a high performing culture

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to work within and lead cross-functional teams internally (confidently liaise with and guide tech, creative and account teams) in order to deliver outstanding client work
• Develop multi-faceted, multi-channel and multi-market strategies and campaigns to deliver against business objectives and strategic imperatives
• Work with analyst teams to identify key client KPIs, develop measurement and learning plans that communicate program performance reveal opportunities to increase success
• Experience in strategy development and execution of global programs, as well as local implementation
• Ability to relay high science of clinical trials or products to audiences with different levels of knowledge
• Ability to support and drive new business operations alone and as part of bigger team In-depth understanding of industry regulations in the UK and across Europe
• Experience with annual planning, resourcing and forecasting
• Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation
• Has confidence to manage upward when required; able to communicate with managers when deadlines will not be met or when issues are foreseeable
• Excellent business communication ability including informal/formal presentation and writing skills; this includes confident public speaking both internally and externally with clients, vendors, and affiliates
• Supervisory skills, with ability to manage and cultivate junior staff and effectively collaborate with subcontractors
• Demonstrated growth and experience in management roles
• Intermediate to advanced capabilities in using social media
• Project management experience, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage detailed budgets

The position requires some international travel for client meetings and conferences (20 - 30 percent)

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at:

Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.