Account Lead - Publications

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and retain an assigned book of business
• Develops and maintains long-term relationships with client
• With limited support of Account Director and scientific team, maintains knowledge of the market and client strategies
• Strong financial acumen, ability to develop and maintain client SOWs and budgets with minimal support from Account Director
• Owns and maintains all client financial reporting. Responsible for timely and accurate forecasting of project revenue to internal stakeholders
• Delivers high quality projects with respect to timeline, budget, and aligned to client strategic need, with limited oversight from Account Director
• Serve as main point of client contact. Addresses client questions and concerns, ensures client needs are met with a sense of urgency and a solutions-based approach

Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Project management systems (SmartSheet, mission control) experience (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Resourceful with an ability to solve problems creatively
• Prowled ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Demonstrates strong presentation skills and ability to write succinct reports
• Demonstrates professional and effective communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Business development and proposal writing experience preferred

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, communications, and/or business
• Previous account management experience, preferably in a medical communications agency setting (generally, 4+ years experience)
• Experience managing publication deliverables, such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, preferred