Account Director

Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is the global healthcare communications partner for pharma and biotech that accelerates the impact of medical science.

HCG boldly defines the healthcare communications landscape at the convergence of people, purpose, science, and technology, driving the impact that pharma needs to realize the promise of innovative medicines.

We’ve created a unique model of four powerhouses—Commercial & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Publications, Regulatory—that enables hyperconnected, audience-centric engagement that delivers health impacts for our clients.

Why? Science requires it. HCPs demand it. Patients deserve it. Pharma inspires it.

Our Purpose

We accelerate the impact of science.

Scientific discovery moves humanity forward, creating better ways to connect, to care, to live. The innovations our clients create not only improve lives but save them. We work every day to maximize that impact.

With the unrivaled ability to define what’s next, we keep clients ahead of the evolving industry landscape. Equally expert in the science and the humans behind it, we interrogate our client’s challenge to identify real opportunity. Our industry foresight is matched with relentless execution, and we partner with clients to ensure their story connects with the right audience when it matters most.

Together, we move medicine closer to patients.
Together, we accelerate the impact of science

Account Director will independently manage medical education plans for brands from strategic concept development through implementation and financial reconciliation, driving daily development and execution of account initiatives, and will serve as a main client contact. This individual will also leverage their scientific acumen and tactical experience to assist in the organic growth of the account, as well as support and manage direct reports.

• Develop and maintain positive client relationship by serving as account key contact; grow account and revenue organically by implementing growth mindset and providing value to the client
• Have a strategic understanding of the brand and marketplace to support content reviews and tactical recommendations
• Manage the development and production of account-assigned communication tactics, either independently or as supervisor of account team
• Develop external correspondence associated with tactical development and coordination
• Strengthen and leverage key opinion leader relationships
• Be responsible for overall account fiscal status, including reconciliation
• Support creation of annual brand tactical plan and financial estimates
• Leverage all account relationships (medical, clinical) to increase account revenues of brands and therapeutic class categories
• Gain experience in managing an entire account brand from assisting in strategic concept development through tactical implementation

• Degree in life science or degree in liberal arts, marketing or communications, with a strong appreciation for medical communications and scientific storytelling, and an interest in pharmaceutical marketing
• 5+ years of experience in medical communications, in an account management setting
• Excellent communication (written and oral), analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proven leadership across all facets: self, individual, team, and client
• Solution focused, with a high degree of problem-solving
• Comfortable leading client strategy
• Highly organized, able to manage time and prioritize tasks for self and for others
• Passion for excellence and extremely detail oriented
• Willingness and ability to travel for programs if requested; 10% travel likely (pending accounts)

• A competitive compensation package
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Training and mentoring opportunities through programs such as Omnicom University
• Dedicated career development and mobility/growth opportunities
• Competitive 401(k) investment options
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and entertainment discounts and benefits available
• A rewarding workplace and a fun team environment

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