Account Director

Job description

Our client is looking for an Account Director to join their team in Oxfordshire, to be part of their successful full-service global medical communications agency.

In this role, you will lead and direct allocated client accounts and contribute to the development of a range of innovative and global healthcare deliverables for various disease/therapy areas and provide strategic guidance. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will also participate in the identification and achievement of new business opportunities.

In addition to working in an engaging environment that supports their employees' learning and development, the successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, pension, profit related pay, performance related bonuses, permanent health insurance, salary exchange, life insurance, 25 days annual holiday, private healthcare, and more.

*Responsibilities:*

* Lead, coach and motivate internal account teams and ensure training and development of all direct line reports
* Contribute to allocated accounts through strategic input and client management to deliver projects to the expected standard
* Financial management across accounts
* Contribute to pitches, new business development, and the development of existing accounts

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*

* Life science degree
* Significant similar experience gained in a medical communications agency
* Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience in project management, financial management and administration
This is an excellent opportunity to work for an agency that offers great long-term career development prospects and a supportive working environment.

*To be considered for this role, candidates must be UK based and fully eligible to work in the UK. They must also have significant medical communications agency experience.*

For more information or to submit an application for this role, please contact Sabine Willms on or via email.

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