VP, Group Account Director (Medical Education)
About The Position
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML Health is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. International Meetings and Science (IMsci), a division of VML Health, works with companies to build world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical brands among medical professionals and consumers, with a transmedia storytelling approach that covers medical education strategies. As a Vice President, Group Account Director you will lead multiple, large account teams for various clients/brands. You will have overall accountability for the day-to-day management of the accounts and all aspects of the finished products and will report to a Senior Vice President, Account Director. You will be responsible for the development and management of your account teams. In this senior position, you must ensure your team delivers quality projects that are on-time and within budget.
Requirements
- 8+ years experience in the medical area, with 5-6 years in medical education
- Demonstrated history of managing various medical education programs
- Leadership skills and effective written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime, travel, and attend off-hour events
- Passionate about the medical education/communication business
- Strong industry knowledge and medical communications acumen
- Excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and listening skills
- Exercises sound judgment and manages time effectively
- Strong professional work ethic and active role in agency recruitment
Responsibilities
- Drive day-to-day activities through strong account leadership, motivation, and supervision
- Engage in forward thinking and planning for accounts, staying "one step ahead"
- Act as a mentor, identifying opportunities for individual growth and experiences
- Keep team motivated and celebrate brand achievements
- Identify and resolve conflicts with practical solutions
- Keep management informed of client activity, issues, and opportunities
- Ensure adherence to internal processes and improve standard operating procedures
- Participate in new business pitches and foster valuable industry relationships
- Be the brand champion, ensuring all efforts align with brand strategy and vision
- Possess intimate knowledge of therapeutic markets and stay abreast of trends
- Develop annual strategic and tactical plans, engaging senior leadership as needed
- Provide clients with strategic insights and proactive recommendations
- Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with all levels of client team
- Identify and lead organic growth within current business
- Participate in the development of breakthrough creative and innovative programs
- Develop realistic forecasts and monitor financial performance of accounts
Benefits
- Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
- Variety of paid time off offerings
- Real-time feedback
- Growth-oriented mindset
- Plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
