Come join an award-winning team as an Account Director in the pharma/biopharma PR space at a company 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
