Account Director

Account Director London, England

OPEN Health
Full Time London, England 40000 - 55000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Remote work allowed

You will love this role if you:

  • You enjoy regular client contact either through face to face meetings, phone and written communication
  • You get a great deal of satisfaction from delivering exciting and innovative projects on time and in budget
  • You have a high attention to detail to ensure that quality outputs are delivered to your clients
  • You enjoy working as part of a supportive and dynamic team

As part of the OPEN Health Medical Communications team, you’ll be responsible for the following activities:

Working in an Account Management team, alongside Medical Writers and a Creative team, to manage our clients requirements and deliver their project

  • 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)
  • Ensure optimal financial management of each account and demonstrate a clear understanding of all financial processes within the business
  • 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 team 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
  • In depth understanding of the relevant NHS organisations, policies and processes that impact upon the business
  • Responsibility for building and maintaining professional relationships with opinion leaders (industry and NHS)
  • Manage and influence senior-level client contacts and maintain positive working relationships, immediately identifying any issues and leading remedial action, as required
  • Promote Open Health Medical Communications services to all clients, identifying new business opportunities
  • Highlight key issues to the GAD or Partner regarding key accounts and the account team, as appropriate
  • Ensure understanding and implementation of all Open Health Medical Communications procedures and quality standards across all account team members
  • Ensure all account team members take ownership for their business and appropriate levels of responsibility
  • Support the GAD/Partner as a senior member of the team
  • Ensure the GAD/Partner is kept up to date on client activities
  • Contribute to discussions regarding overall company strategy
  • Coordinate effectively and efficiently with appropriate members of the team
  • Ensure effective cross-company working on integrated accounts, where appropriate
  • Support the development and training of Account Executives, Account Managers and Senior Account Managers
  • Line management responsibility of AMs, SAEs, AEs, where appropriate

What you’ll bring:

  • Work within the OPEN Health core values at all times
  • Graduate in life sciences (ideally biomedical), higher degree (PhD) preferred
  • Thorough understanding of the client’s therapeutic area and ability to provide strategic input
  • Strong understanding of science and medicine, the healthcare environment and the Medical Education/Comms industry
  • Manager, trainer, delegator
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Approachability
  • Significant experience in a healthcare agency or pharmaceutical company role
  • Excellent project management and analytical skills
  • Financial acumen
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Competent in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Sound understanding of the ABPI code of practice

What we offer:

As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program


  • Competitive pay, generous paid vacation and holiday, and health insurance programs across all our locations
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
  • An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
  • The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing.
  • Diverse, Inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work

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Account Director
OPEN Health

https://www.openhealthgroup.com/
London, United Kingdom
Rob Barker
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
2010
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