Currently recruiting for an Account Director for a specialist healthcare communications agency, located in beautiful Surrey along the Thames and within a stone's throw from the thriving town of Kingston. Offering excellent public transport links from central London and surrounding areas this opportunity is ideally located for those looking to avoid the commute into central London.

Winning multiple awards and collaborating 100% with pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare companies, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a global brand, enabling one to further harness their skills and build their reputation.

OVERVIEW

The Account Director, within the branding, advrtisements & promotions area, will provide clear project leadership to all members of the Accounts Team. The Account Director will ensure that all assigned projects and accounts are completed according to time and budgetary requirements are in-line with the company quality standards.

Leading client relationships; guide and direct the wider team and provide key strategic input. Having a proactive awareness and understanding of new developments in the relevant therapy areas and the healthcare industry in general, and how these developments may affect a client's strategy.

Responsible for Senior Account Executives and Account Executives the Account Director will be the ambassador for the team and wider company. Exemplifying sound communication skills, motivating account teams and upholding the agency values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

. Lead Client Project Meetings

. Drive projects forward

. Offer strategic counsel to the client and role as a trusted partner, combined with a good understanding of the client team, interval stakeholders and processes

. Guide client understanding of the quality process, resource booking and timelines

. Overall responsibility for developing, budgeting, managing and finalising client projects

. Project/programme management & client relationships

. Demonstrate intimate understanding of client products, therapy areas and commercial strategy

. Financial Management; account, project budgets etc

. People Management; 1:1 and review meetings, coaching and manage upwards where applicable, adhere to HR processes

KEY SKILLS

. Demonstrable people management experience

. Demonstrable account management experience

. Demonstrable experience in a Branding or Publications environment

. Financial management and budget responsibility

. Project Management experience

. Proven experience as a leader within a similar environment

What is Offered:

- Full-time career opportunity with career progression

- Market-leading salary will be offered depending on level of experience and skills

- Permanent contract of employment with company perks and benefits

Why this Vacancy is right for you:

- Established and successful company.

- Investment in employee development.

Please send your application* with your most recent CV today via Pharmiweb. To find out more about this career opportunity please call Jacob or email (see below) detailing your interest.

.Applicants who have not had a response within two weeks should assume their application has been unsuccessful.

Clearwater People Solutions are proud to offer a service based on a quality and personalised approach. We work diligently on behalf of our Candidates to find the right role that you and your specialist skill set deserve. Our consultative, honest approach combined with our integrity and full qualification of each-and-every requirement we work make us a perfect partner for you in your search for the ideal position.

At Clearwater: your Career is our Job. We look forward to hearing from you.

Account Director/Senior Account Manager/Account Manager/Business Development/Client Management/Key Account Manager/KAM/Pharmaceutical/Medical/Surrey/Kingston/Surbiton/Copy Approval/Life Science/Public Relations/Branding

Employment Type: Permanent
Other Pay Info: + extensive benefits package