Account Manager / Senior Account Manager - Global Medical Communications Agency - Central London

This company, part of a global communications business specialises in Medical Communications and Medical Education services for its clients.  They are well established, and while they have grown their business in terms of global spread and head count, they maintain a strong sense of identity, of team work, and of security.  Board members within this business have been in the organisation since its inception over 20 years ago, and they continue to grow the business with drive and passion. 

Feedback from candidates who interview with this business is always positive, and through dedication to maintain the exceptional quality of their people, as after all, their people are the most important feature of the business, and the reason for its success. 

The London office of this global business is extremely well appointed and in a very accessible central location. 

The atmosphere is one of team work and a nice balance of dedicated professionalism and social activities.  Facilities are available for those who wish to cycle to work, including showering facilities.  This is just one of the good but less tangible benefits, which comes along with a strong formal benefits package for all employees.

The core business activities for this organisation are as follows: Medical Education, Publications Planning, Conferences & Meetings, Exhibition stand design, build and management, Multimedia solutions, Creative design and Scientific Consultancy.

The aim of this role is to effectively manage a variety of high quality scientific communications ensuring the efficient and timely implementation of projects.

Within this role you will be responsible for the following (this list is not exhaustive of course):

• Manages and maintains client relationship and acts as the day to day contact.
• Interacts with key international contacts and medical opinion leaders
• Uses scientific and commercial experience to develop and implement concepts and ideas that support clients marketing objectives
• Keeps fully abreast of developments / changes within the external environment that directly impact the client
• Generates project briefs, timelines and process documents
• Implements the timely delivery of effective services to the complete satisfaction of the client
• Independently manages a range of projects and provides input into more complex projects
• Provides coaching and guidance to more junior members of the team
• Organises regular project status meetings to track progress and keep the client updated
• Brief and coordinate internal project team(s) including staff and individuals from other departments and offices
• Attend conferences, scientific symposia, and advisory boards
• Responsible for generating and submitting estimates and billing schedules for each project

Due to the consistently high standards set and expected within this organisation, we can only accept applications from candidates with a science background in the form of a life sciences degree or PhD.

In return, this company offers an excellent benefits package, great basic salary, a fantastic atmosphere and team environment, and limitless opportunities for progression and development.