Senior Account Director

Senior Account Director 

At Omnicom Health Medical Communications, we give science a story to tell. As a global leader in publications, medical affairs, regulatory consultation, and AOR medical communications, we boldly define the journey from molecule to market for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is powered by the convergence of highly skilled people, a higher purpose, and the nexus of science and technology innovation.

We support 150+ transformational medicines across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. From early-stage discovery through commercialization, Omnicom Health Medical Communications partners with the medical communications community across the lifecycle of their assets—supercharging their science to engage and reach healthcare professionals.

As Senior Account Director, you will independently manage medical communication plans for brands from strategic concept development through implementation and financial reconciliation, driving daily development and execution of account initiatives. You will be responsible for building client relationships and trust by leading project management initiatives across client teams. You will work with all levels of the organization, optimize internal team processes and procedures, and proactively manage direct reports.

What You Will Do:

• Act as a resource for client, ensuring resolution of day‐to‐day account issues
• Understand client needs; write proposals to address unmet client needs and opportunities
• Advise clients on project development and objectives, communication strategies, and tactical recommendations; and make concise recommendations to help move business forward
• Regularly perform account analysis, proactively raising issues and/or suggesting changes to enhance profitability and prevent project overages
• Demonstrate ability to lead projects and programs to completion accurately, on time, and within budget
• Be responsible for overall account fiscal status, including reconciliation
• Contribute to and/or lead monthly forecasting exercises
• Manage, develop, and mentor direct reports, providing directional guidance to client-facing teams across a wide range of responsibilities
• Oversee execution of all account initiatives from inception through completion; create actionable plans, provide ongoing feedback for direct reports
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure project continuity and quality, and timely product end results
• Be an active participant and leader in client pitches, delivering logical, succinct, appropriate, and compelling messages

Requirements:

• 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 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health/medical pharmaceuticals or biotech, and/or technical communications
• Understanding of market dynamics in therapeutic areas is preferred
• Understanding of scientific messaging, KOL/DOL engagement strategies, and meetings management for advisory boards, symposia and promotional speaker training
• Comprehension of medical terminology
• Availability and willingness to travel as needed
• Experience estimating costs and developing budgets
• Prior supervisory experience and the ability to motivate others to attain goals

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States.   Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. 

• $110,000 - $130,000