Associate Account Director, Medical Communications

Brief Description Bluprint Oncology Powered by Petauri, is a distributed medical communications agency specializing in oncology and hematology. Our teams work across biotech and pharma to bring science to life for some of the most well‑known products in oncology and hematology. We are growing and are currently looking for an Associate Account Director to join our team. Client Service Develop and deliver scientific communications solutions with Senior Leadership guidance Develop project strategy with internal team and client team Grow and foster client relationships, building a stronger partnership Adhere to all company processes and procedures Provide project management and execution, including Implement projects in alignment with client strategy Provide oversight to internal team members and collaborate with cross‑functional and senior team members Conduct regular status meetings with the client project team, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure effective communication, work quality, project flow and process, and timeline development Support timeline management and project execution from inception to close Facilitate internal communications in collaboration with Project Management Review certain deliverables or materials for accuracy and quality Proactively assess project challenges, work with the team to identify and implement solutions Support team growth and development Provide mentorship to the junior level internal team on deliverables Develop strong relationships with internal writing, client services, graphics, and support teams May manage and develop a team of direct report(s) Provide mentorship and critical actionable feedback to team members Communicate clearly across departments and to senior management Execute live and virtual meetings, including Ownership of all stages of the meeting planning process, from kickoff to onsite support Support onsite execution including client interfacing, participant registration, meeting planning and faculty management Develop, review and/or print onsite materials Finance Develop and oversee accurate project budgets and timely distribution of invoices, milestone statuses, and reports Follow‑up with clients on financial and administrative details Support development of project estimates and statements of work Understand the connection between accurate project‑ and client‑specific financial records and the overall health of the organization Business Development Attend and actively participate in brainstorms related to business development Participate in new business pitches when appropriate Encourage and facilitate organic growth on active accounts Support development of unique programming with leadership Competencies Ability to develop and articulate strategic recommendations to client and team Skilled in handling direct client contact and providing client counsel Skilled at conceptualizing and producing medical education solutions Can develop budgets independently and/or in conjunction with other team members Operates with a high degree of independence but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek the advice of supervisor and other team members Demonstrates proficiency in managing agency and client resources Is an organized, proactive account manager Exhibits well‑developed presentation skills Is effective at working with cross‑functional and remote teams Is a highly motivated, deadline‑driven and accountable team player Demonstrates and ensures team aligns to Petauri values Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required. Experience: Four to six years in medical education, corporate or brand communications, pharmaceuticals, or a combination of all. Oncology/Hematology experience a plus. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. Supervisory responsibility: May supervise employee(s) at the Account Coordinator, Associate Account Executive, and/or Account Executive levels and is responsible for hiring, onboarding, training and development, performance management and firing in accordance with Brightly policies, procedures and practices. Summary An Associate Account Director (AAD) is a professional who can begin to provide strategic insights and proactive solutions to challenges. This position requires strong project management, budgeting, and client service management skills. The AAD is a capable project and account manager who can handle a wide range of assignments and manages and provides strategic guidance for a large account, or a few smaller ones, with some senior account support. As a leader in the Client Services department, the AAD demonstrates the ability and wherewithal to deliver on our vision and performance goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr