Account Director – Healthcare Advertising

Account Director – Healthcare advertising

Fantastic new healthcare advertising Account Director opening!

Company –
One of the fastest growing healthcare communications agency groups in the UK!
This organisation was established nearly 4years ago with the backing of a global communications company and has quickly grown through acquisitions and organic growth to be one of the largest UK healthcare communications agency groups.
They are frequent award winners and have fantastic in-house teams of account handlers, writers and designers.
This company has been extremely successful with recent pitches, which leads them to having several new openings.

Role –

• Full ownership of the communications programme for each client, ranging from strategic input to day-to-day management of tactics (based on the specific needs for each account)
• Monitor forecast and plans in conjunction with Senior Account Managers, Account Managers and Account Executives to ensure business objectives are met, on time and within budget. Ensure the Finance Director is kept up to date with all relevant information and manage financial issues in a timely manner
• Thorough understanding of the clients’ business objectives, product strategy and relevant therapeutic area. Clear communication of this to all internal team members, as relevant
• Highlight key issues to the Senior Account Director regarding key accounts and the account team, as appropriate
• Ensure all account team members take ownership for their business and appropriate levels of responsibility
• Support the development and training of Account Executives, Account Managers and Senior Account Managers

Skills / Experience required –
Experience at Account Director level in healthcare advertising
Science degree or equivalent preferred
Excellent presenter and good all round team player

Rewards – Competitive salary, healthcare, pension, bonuses etc + Fantastic career opportunities!

LOCATION: LONDON

Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting for the healthcare communications sector. We recruit for many leading communications agencies involved in healthcare PR, advertising, medical education, medical writing and market access.