At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client relationships and drive high-quality medical communication projects.
- Company: Leading medical communications agency with a creative and dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for travel, and professional development.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and leadership development.
- Why this job: Join a top-tier team and make a real impact in healthcare communications.
- Qualifications: Life sciences degree and 3+ years in client services or medical communications.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our busy client services team. The successful candidate will have exceptional problem-solving, project management and diplomacy skills. Strong face-to-face and written communication skills and a proven ability to develop enduring client relationships are also essential. The successful candidate should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, creative environment with occasional opportunities for travel.
As a Senior Account Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with clients and healthcare professionals to understand their needs and translate these into opportunities for the development of high-quality medical communication solutions.
- Proactively driving projects forward and seeing them through to completion in a timely manner.
- Working closely with internal teams at Porterhouse Medical to manage priorities and ensure that solutions are delivered to the highest standard.
- Proactively managing project scope and budgets to ensure that any issues are communicated to clients and that project profitability is maintained.
- Developing an understanding of new therapy areas quickly and comprehensively, inspiring confidence with clients.
- Identifying opportunities for new business within existing accounts.
- Supporting new business initiatives, including attendance and presentation at pitch meetings.
- Training and developing Account Executives, and conducting performance reviews and appraisals.
Desired background and skills:
- We are looking for the very best life sciences graduates in order to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programmes of the highest quality.
- A bachelor's degree (2:1 or higher) and a strong academic record.
- At least 3 years of experience in a client services role in a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company.
- A proven track record of client and account management and the delivery of organic growth and new business.
- Experience of managing and developing a team, and proven leadership and influencing skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills, and excellent attention to detail.
Senior Account Manager employer: Porterhouse Medical
At Porterhouse Medical, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture. Our London, Reading, and Nottingham offices offer a vibrant environment where creativity thrives, and employees are encouraged to grow through continuous training and development opportunities. With a focus on delivering high-quality medical communication solutions, we empower our Senior Account Managers to build lasting client relationships while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team and occasional travel opportunities.
