Are you looking for an entry level position at a top global communications agency that will give you great exposure to Pharmaceutical Marketing, Business Strategy, Client Relations, and Financial Management? Do you have an interest in learning about the pharmaceutical industry, and how we work with clients in this industry?

Come join our team of medical, marketing, creative, and digital experts as we continue to catalyze the science, meaningfully engage with our audiences, and strategically partner with some of the most exciting companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industries.

The JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER will work as the “right hand” to the account team members, offering direct project support. In this role, he/she will learn how to establish relationships with clients, coordinate schedules, assemble materials, create and manage timelines and action item checklists, and participate in client meetings. This role will require great organizational and planning skills, and the candidate will also learn the inner workings of collaboration with our internal teams, including Scientific Services, Creative, Editorial, Digital, and Finance. The Junior Account Manager will contribute as he/she learns about our work processes, methods, and a range of scientific and medical education projects. The opportunity to learn, grow, and become an integral part of our team in this fast-paced industry is right with our thriving company.

EXPECTATIONS

STRATEGIC BUSINESS STEWARDSHIP

• Takes personal responsibility for developing a basic knowledge of our business
• Takes personal responsibility for developing a basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the ways in which we work with clients
• Takes personal responsibility for learning our work processes, methods, and the range of scientific and medical education tactics
• Assists in research, identifying sources, and compiling and summarizing information
• Contributes ideas and suggestions for successful execution of account business

CLIENT RELATIONS

• Establishes relationship and partnership with clients
• Schedules and participates in client teleconferences and face-to-face meetings
• Subject to senior review is responsible for updating client status reports and providing overview of projects at internal and external weekly status meetings
• Takes direction and works well with the team leader in the creation of a tactical plan; supports the development and production of assigned tactics
• Composes and edits external correspondence associated with tactical development and coordination

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Enters time and submits expenses/invoices by deadlines using appropriate codes
• Tracks budgets and manages timelines
• Develops understanding of internal financial reports
• Uses and understands internal project management tools (Workfront, Salesforce, financial dashboard, etc.)
• Keeps manager informed of available hours, works to minimize non-billable time
• Works with Finance to open job codes

TEAM WORKING

• Adds to constructive working relationships with different groups of colleagues when communicating and coordinating the development of program elements
• Partners proactively and positively with cross-functional teams to move projects forward to timely completion

QUALIFICATION FOR POSITION

• A Bachelor’s degree (minimum), preferably in business, marketing, communications, life sciences, or liberal arts

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Solution-oriented
• Passion for excellence, extremely detail-oriented
• Highly organized, abile to manage time and prioritize tasks/workload
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Professional appearance and demeanor

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive compensation package
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) investment options
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and mentoring opportunities through programs such as Omnicom University, led by international influencers and Harvard Business School professors
• Retail and entertainment discounts and benefits available
• A rewarding workplace and a fun team environment

Those who wish to apply for this position: Please submit your resume online to our Careers section of the company website (https://hcg-int-careers.silkroad.com/)

The companies within the Healthcare Consultancy Group are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.

Required Skills Required Experience