Come join an award-winning team as an Account Director in the pharma/biopharma PR space at an agency that puts culture and flexibility first!
In this role, you will do the following:
Client Partnership:
Develops and cultivates relationships with clients and external audiences
Thoughtfully counsels clients based on communications landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry communications/PR tactics up to client’s broader strategy; takes immediate action on client feedback
Proactively directs planning and execution of projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results
Plays a major part in drafting client communications materials, such as emails, project proposals, newsletters, research and results reports, press releases/materials, video scripts, social media content, etc.
Possesses skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to handle/address issues
Plays active role in developing and overseeing development of client budgets and SOWs, overseeing monthly financials for each client, and mentoring mid-to-junior level staff on financials as appropriate
Takes an active role in monthly forecasting and developing staff plans for core clients
Able to gather information to make appropriate decisions for clients and internal teams
Business Development & Operations
Support development and presentation of new business proposals from start to finish (in partnership with other team members and partners); presents during new business pitches with confidence
Continuously identify opportunities for organic account growth
Partner with VP/SVP/EVPs for forecast development across multiple client businesses
Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness and works through issues independently
Lead key areas of organizational efforts (company marketing, professional development opportunities, mentorship program, team outings coordination, etc.)
Leadership & Teamwork
Provide direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets (writing, research, logistics, etc.)
Be competitive and strive for more!
Encourage regular feedback from manager and team members
Partner effectively with agency leads for media, digital and creative to deliver integrated programming recommendations for clients; models collaborative abilities with staff
Demonstrate strong strategic leadership skills; guides strategy for assigned business and teaches others
Conduct staff annual reviews and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement
Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing clear and consistent feedback
Proactively seek out professional development opportunities, skillset growth
Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture
Effective Communication
Demonstrate the ability to apply strong writing skills to all projects, providing thoughtful editorial guidance to account team and ensuring overall quality in all outputs
Hone presentation skills and can effectively coach other team members to further develop their skills accordingly
Proactively drive agency recommendations and idea generation
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Public Relations, Marketing, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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