VP, Group Account Director - Publications

Summary

Join Lockwood as VP, Group Account Director and oversee all internal and external aspects of an account management team. Responsibilities include managing and mentoring staff, developing new programs, troubleshooting, facilitating communication, providing reports, and contributing to business development. External responsibilities involve building client and faculty relationships, liaising with medical associations, and presenting innovative ideas. The role requires a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), 12+ years of relevant experience in a medical communications agency, strong management and business development skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Remote work is available, except in Colorado, New York City, and San Francisco County. The position offers the opportunity to work with a team of experts in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Twelve plus years of relevant job experience, including management responsibilities, interdisciplinary team involvement, marketing and/or communications within a scientific setting is required
• Management experience in a publications and/or medical communications agency environment is required
• The ability to quickly grasp and retain scientific and technical concepts is required
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and strong presentation skills are required
• Business development skills are also required

Responsibilities

• Handle daily management for assigned book of business
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with client(s) and stakeholders
• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded on all levels by maintaining ongoing communication (written and verbal) with client and account team members and troubleshooting problems/issues as necessary
• Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of client organizations, products, disease states, and marketing objectives
• Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and reconciliation of individual projects
• Pursue and acquire new business within current accounts by writing proposals, developing new business presentations, and participating in regular onsite client meetings
• Hire and train account management staff; establish individualized career development plans, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports
• Update senior management on account team activity, new business opportunities, and financial analyses and projections
• Assign and manage account team workload
• Work with department managers to identify and manage internal and external resources
• Facilitate conflict resolution within and between departments or between account team members
• Participate and/or lead team meetings

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree in science or business is preferred

Benefits

This position can be performed remotely in all but the following locations: Colorado, New York City, San Francisco County, CA