Senior Account Executive in London

We are looking for an adaptable and hardworking Senior Account Executive (SAE) who will work under the close supervision of senior colleagues to support the delivery of healthcare communications programs. As an SAE, you will be working on fast-paced, science-driven accounts with a collaborative team. You will be able to demonstrate sound consultancy skills and have the ability to manage competing priorities, whilst contributing to internal projects. Candidates must have agency environment experience and specific UK healthcare comms knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participating in client meetings/teleconferences, where appropriate, and preparing accurate post-call minutes in a timely fashion for review.
• Attending to clients’ needs with support and be willing to flex to their different communication and working styles.
• Drafting and refining simple project briefs with the client, with senior support, to accurately define projects.
• Supporting tactical implementation of events, and developing knowledge of compliance and processes related to stakeholder engagement and events best practice (face-to-face, virtual and hybrid).
• Contributing to internal briefings to the team regarding deliverables, to ensure work is delivered to exceed client expectations.
• Tracking and reporting on project progress to the account lead, knowing when to flag issues and request their input as required.
• Highlighting potential capacity needs or issues on designated projects to senior team members.

At AXON, we actively encourage the team to be involved in activities outside of their day-to-day work. Whether that is being involved in our social, Diversity & Inclusion, or CSR electives, attending networking events, or running training sessions on topics in which they have a personal interest. We have a keen focus on training and development and, as a rough guide, suggest employees aim to complete 37.5 hours of learning a year through online learning, classroom training, or attending external events; that’s 1 week a year dedicated to your development.

Candidate must have:

• Relevant account handling experience in a healthcare consultancy.
• A team–focused mindset.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Basic presentation skills.
• Good understanding of science, educated to a minimum degree level (life Science an advantage).
• Experienced in Microsoft Office as well as compliance with/understanding of GDPR, EFPIA, ABPI.

Benefits

• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance (for you and your family).
• Critical Illness cover.
• Income Protection cover.
• Travel insurance (for you and your family).
• An annual “wellness” benefit after passing 3 month probation.
• Hybrid working options.
• 25 days’ holiday (with the ability for it to rise to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service) – in addition to bank holidays.
• Life assurance service insurance at 4x your salary.
• Paid sabbaticals after 5 years’ service.

AXON is a global healthcare communications agency that ignites change in healthcare. Through the power of life-changing communications, we contribute to medical advances that improve lives. At the core of every scientific innovation and advancement, there is a simple and compelling story to be told. We know how to tell that story, how to use the right tools to reach the right audiences at the right time, to provoke meaningful change. We specialize in advising clients on medical affairs, clinical studies, real-world evidence, marketing, advocacy, and communications, all underpinned by insights and creative strategy. AXON has an international reach, with offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, and Toronto, and a worldwide affiliate network. Established in 2002, we have a deep heritage and expertise in healthcare strategy and communication, and we continue to learn and grow in the fast-changing healthcare sphere. AXON is proudly an AVENIR GLOBAL company.

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