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Omnicom Health Medical CommunicationsJob Function:
Account Management and GrowthJob Subfunction:
Account ManagementJob Description:
Senior Account ManagerAt Omnicom Health Medical Communications, we give science a story to tell. As a global leader in publications, medical affairs, regulatory consultation, and AOR medical communications, we boldly define the journey from molecule to market for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is powered by the convergence of highly skilled people, a higher purpose, and the nexus of science and technology innovation.
As a Senior Account Manager, you will execute projects independently with the support and direction of the Account Lead, including, but not limited to, timeline development and management, financial reporting and management, client-contact report development, client meeting agendas and action-item report development, interaction and coordination with other internal stakeholders (including scientific services, editorial, creative, and digital), onsite program management, materials development, concept planning, and coordination with external vendors. You will own all aspects of client and project management, including internal and client-facing kickoff meetings at the start of an initiative through to completion and delivery.
What You Will Do:
Execute projects autonomously, with proven knowledge of internal processes, and capably and directly manage projects while working with interdepartmental teams
Provide expert oversight of Workfront and other content management databases/portals (if applicable to account, eg, Veeva, Datavision)
Work closely with Finance Director for accurate picture and preservation of account financials
Correctly use existing financial tools (eg, Job Position Report) to keep team abreast of key financial data trackers and accurately use forecasting platform, in addition to keeping the team forecast up to date
Develop client budgets, scope of work, and estimates with minimal revision needed
Partner with clients independently and lead client meetings and calls with focus on project status and completion
Accurately complete client-contact reports with minimal supervision/revision
Understand and internally discuss client strategy and/or objectives
At times oversee the work of and provide direction to junior team members and delegate projects to provide experience and knowledge transfer
Take the lead on interdepartmental relationship issues and identify and solve problems, give and receive constructive criticism in an assertive way, and immediately and helpfully address conflicts with peers
Participate in and contribute to select business planning sessions
Assist in preparation of new business pitches/presentations, including research, scheduling, and other internal needs
Requirements:
Degree in life science or degree in liberal arts, marketing or communications, with a strong appreciation for medical communications and scientific storytelling, and an interest in pharmaceutical marketing
3-4 years of experience in account/project management in an agency setting; some pharmaceutical or healthcare-focused client experience preferred, but not required
Expertise in MS Office (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent communication (written and oral), analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Solution focused, with a high degree of problem solving
Passion for excellence and extremely detail oriented
Comfortable leading client calls
Highly organized, able to manage time and prioritize tasks
Willingness and ability to travel for programs if requested; 10% travel likely (pending accounts)

$70,000 - $86,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
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