Account Manager - Agency, Pharma

Account Manager

Our well-known pharma client in the Northern suburbs is seeking an Account Manager for the next 12 months, 40 hours / week.

This is hybrid, 3 days onsite (T-Th) / 2 days remote in Mettawa, IL.

Role Summary :

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the internal agency and the brand teams and is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the internal agency. Working in partnership with the Agencys creative staff and external resources / suppliers, the position provides strategic direction and counsel to help the brand teams meet their business objectives / sales goals.

In order to be considered Account Manager must have :

Experienced Agency Account Manager who possesses ability to think strategically and can provide solutions that can help our marketing partners meet their objectives. Pharmaceutical Experience : Demonstrates an understanding of pharmaceutical marketing, product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical / regulatory / legal Digital background : familiarity with online tools, apps and digital solutions that are critical to success in the pharmaceutical marketing space

Additional Qualifications :

Bachelor degree required Masters degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable Total account management experience minimum of 5-7+ years Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global) In-house ad agency / ad agency experience a plus Excellent communications skills : verbal, presentation, written High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role Ability to manage high volume project scope in a fast paced creative environment Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details

Knowledge / Skills :

Maintain knowledge of client guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review and corporate compliance. Possess a thorough understanding of their accounts (both U.S. and Global) product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical / regulatory / legal position. Maintain an intimate understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving. Demonstrate critical creative thinking and problem solving skills. Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload. Demonstrate leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes. Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.

Project / Process Management :

Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs Recommend key promotional tactics that align with the strategy and goals of the brand. Issue client contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders. Review creative development of a project during concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, timelines, etc. are being adhered to. Facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget. Develop annual forecasts. Conduct financial reconciliations on a monthly basis. Track time on a daily basis.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and / or proprietary information or data, including medical data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, drug products may be present in the workplace.

Benefits

Creative Circles Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental / vision / term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you.