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Account Executive, Pharmaceutical Advertising Job at Precision Medicine Group in

Precision Medicine Group · Costa Mesa, CA, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
$60,000-$75,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Account Executive, Pharmaceutical Advertising
Remote, United States

Who we are:
What our Clients' Service Executives do every day is quite influential and consequential. Great Agency work starts and ends with us. As the catalyst for creation, the way we influence teams will have the greatest impact on our collective success. As trusted partners, we are an extension of our Client and Agency teams whowantsto make a positive difference every day.

We are the respectedstewardof our culture, emulating our principles, and radiatingwecentricity, inside and outside our walls. As a dynamic mirror, we are reflective of our Agency standards and ethos, as well as our unique mix of authenticity, generosity, fearlessness, and joy. You andme,know this already, andit’swhat brought us here and keeps us here.Let’skeep motivating, inspiring, and influencing greatness.

Who you are:
The Account Executive supports client services efforts in a critical way, connecting the activities of the agency to clients. The Account Executiveis responsible forimplementing projects to promote and support the success and profitability of client deliverables. In implementing projects, the Account Executive drives the daily tasksof bycommunicating with key internal service delivery personnel and leading client communications.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Tactical Management

Demonstrates sound judgement andoperateswithan appropriate senseof urgency

Manages the workflow of all assigned accounts to ensure jobs are on track and completed accurately

Develops andmaintainsaccount status reports and collaborates with project managers on creation and maintenance of project timelines

Contributes to project briefs (background, job specs, dates)

Updates client and team on activity schedules and next steps

Owns deck for meetings (and associated technology)

Reviews all materials for accuracy and completion prior to client delivery, presentation, or final production

Submits requests for direct cost estimates; obtains client approval of all cost estimates

Maintains organized job files of project materials

Client Management

Applies understanding about client’s line of business (e.g., target customers, products) in discussions with client and internal team

May serve as client’s day-to-day liaison, providingtimelystatus and information on client’s projects

Establishes and fosters relationships day-to-day with clients

Works consultatively with team lead to balance agency and client needs and push back when/where appropriate

Runs status calls and other select calls/meetings

Keeps supervisor apprised of client activities and problems

Assistsin estimating agency fees for client proposals

Assistsin preparation of job budgets, obtaining internal budget approvals, andallocatinghours to team members

Maintainsaccuraterecords of client expenditures, timeutilization, and billing information

Assistswith managing client’s budget tracker(s) and with preparation of realistic billing forecasts

Helps move work effectively through the shopin order tomeet agency profitability goals

Identifiesand brings management’s attention to bottlenecks or other issues that may jeopardize profitability by project

Product Knowledge

Develops understanding of product category and competitors, as well as key data sets

Remains focused on details, but takes initiative in building understanding of bigger picture of clients’ objectives and initiatives including target patient/professional audiences; key milestones (clinical trial initiation, completion of FDA panel review, NDA submission, launch, etc.); competitive landscape, clinical background, key client performance metrics (sales goals, scripts, etc.)

Business Development

Identifiesopportunities to grow in-line client business and billings and enlists support of senior team/ management to follow up on these opportunities appropriately

Leadership & Agency Advocacy

Communicates agency’s point of view to clients with clarityregardingthe value of process strategically (why thewhole processis necessary) and tactically (why the agency needs/recommendsparticular activitiesor timing)

Qualifications:
Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in marketing, communications, or advertising

At least one year of experience as an Assistant Account Executive or Account Executive within an advertising, marketing,communicationor related industry

Experience with direct client contact

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

Hands-on experience with clients’ online submission systems for medical/regulatory and legal reviews (e.g., Zinc or Veeva)

Medical communications or healthcare industry experience

Experience in writing SOWs and project briefs

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$60,000 - $75,000 USD

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Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com .

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

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