Account Director

Spectrum Science

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Spectrum Science, our mission—connecting humankind to its best healthlife—comes to life through a culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. We believe breakthrough ideas happen when diverse perspectives are embraced and people are empowered to challenge what’s possible. Join our team of award-winning health-focused experts across advertising, clinical trial experience, communications, consulting, media, medical communications, and patient engagement. Together, we create the momentum that moves science, brands, and careers forward. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Account Director to join our Client Services team. The ideal candidate will have experience data and regulatory milestones and account management, with a strong ability to collaborate with team members and drive projects to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
6-8 years of healthcare public relations/communications experience, preferably in an agency setting
Strong attention to detail
Strong experience in data and regulatory milestones
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience supporting communications for pharma and/or biotech clients, or similar high-science communications experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as day-to-day counselor to clients, converting a deep understanding of their subject matter into strategy and tactics that meet their objectives
Develop strategies that meet project objective and program goals
Communicate superior attention to detail across team members and consistent delivery of work that meets or exceeds expectations
Effectively manage account teams to ensure client goals are met and exceeded
Guide agency growth and leadership through financial performance and mentorship of junior staff
Effectively manage client budgets, projections and financial planning
Develop client strategic plans and budgets in coordination with VPs and SVPs
Responsible for nurturing client relationship and developing organic growth
Lead client contact (initiate/lead meetings, provide counsel, trouble shooting)
Develop roles and delegate responsibilities across account teams
Manage client budgets, staff allocation and forecasting
Keep senior team informed of any client, team or personnel issues
Support pitch strategy, proposal and presentation with VPs and SVPs
Identify and realize organic growth opportunities with existing clients
Demonstrate strong management skills across agency and client responsibilities

Benefits

monthly cell phone reimbursement
Flexible time off
company holidays
voting time
jury duty
bereavement
Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service
13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement
Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program)
tuition reimbursement programs
in-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments
generous referral bonus
Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership
401k with company match
1:1 Financial Coaching and Education
Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision
science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace