VP Account Director leading client accounts for Avalere Health, a global pharma agency. Driving brand strategy, client relationships, profitability, and new business growth.
Responsibilities
Own and lead the client’s business within the agency, applying marketing strategy, competitive landscape knowledge, market research techniques, brand planning, promotional venues, scientific background, and medical/legal requirements
Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and team leader
Lead agency teams in annual brand planning
Build and support a strong, strategically focused client/agency team
Direct and motivate Account Supervisors and Senior Account Executives
Guide team members’ career paths and skills development through coaching and regular feedback
Manage and monitor account financial performance, group productivity, and profitability
Collaborate with the creative team to develop and produce creative work
Manage issues regarding timelines and cost efficiencies
Propose and supervise client relationship-building activities
Develop, monitor, and advance internal operating procedures with the Project Management Department
Identify and participate in new business opportunities with existing or prospective clients
Ensure client success and satisfaction, brand planning, strategic and tactical deliverables, and profitability of assigned brands
Requirements
Deep and thorough understanding of the pharma/healthcare advertising industry
Digital marketing acumen
Demonstrated experience leading an integrated agency team in brand planning, budget development, execution, and measurement
Demonstrated effectiveness managing multiple clients and account teams
Demonstrated success developing valued relationships with senior-level client management
Demonstrated success as a strategic partner to clients
Digital and multi-channel experience
Active participation in new business initiatives, including planning and pitch presentations
Proven success identifying opportunities and securing organic client growth
Superior presentation skills
12+ years of Brand AOR account experience
5+ years of pharmaceutical advertising agency experience, preferably in unbranded, disease awareness, patient marketing, and education
5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience
Experience developing, producing, and leading multi-channel marketing plans and initiatives
Hands-on proficiency developing and delivering presentations in PowerPoint
Ability to travel based on client business needs
BA/BS degree required
Benefits
401K plan with employer match contribution up to 4%, immediately vested
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
On-demand training and professional development support
Global mobility opportunities across the business
Dedicated social opportunities and resources for homeworkers
Employee Network Groups
Fertility Policy and enhanced parental leave
Regular career conversations
Opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves
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