Join Now

BusinessWorkforce.com



Search Management Jobs at BusinessWorkforce.com

The Number One Source for Careers in Management
With thousands of jobs at BusinessWorkforce.com, we think
your odds are pretty good.

Account Director, Healthcare, Strategic Communications

Job Number: 58763672
Company Name:FTI Consulting, Inc.
Location:
Career Focus:Management & Business
 Updated: 4/18/2013

Account Director, Healthcare, Strategic Communications
Account Director, Healthcare, Strategic Communications
Location: London, England
Requisition #: SC - UK - 0008
# of openings: 1


Description

FTI Consulting Healthcare and Life Sciences is a specialist healthcare communications consultancy focusing on public relations, medical education and healthcare policy for both global and UK clients. With many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and blue-chip companies on its client list, FTI Consulting aims to exceed expectations in providing expert advice and sector specific knowledge in all areas of healthcare communications. We offer an excellent working environment, competitive salary structure andtraining and career development potential within a dynamic, international business.

* The team’s service lines incorporate:
* Brand Relations and Communications
* Medical Education
* Healthcare policy
* Strategic Campaigns
* Advocacy Relations
* Crisis and Issues Management

We are now seeking to recruit an experienced VP to take a leading role on key accounts.

A11) Deliver to Clients
* Manage activities on key accounts on a day-to-day basis
* Ensure client programmes are agreed, project plans are in place and updated regularly
* Manage colleagues to ensure timescales and quality assurance are adhered to
* Manage client expectations, anticipate their needs and develop good relations with your client group
* Focus on client retention through exemplary service delivery and a proactive approach
* Anticipate potentially challenging situations and evaluate alternatives with the senior team
* Work alongside the senior team, creatively preparing and delivering the client programme, including pitching to new clients
* Generate supportive media coverage for clients and/or develop insightful medical education programmes for clients
* Develop a good understanding of the broader strategic approach for your clients

2) Build the Business
* Look to expand FTI Consulting portfolio through business with existing clients and the broader FTI group
* Become integral to the new business approach by producing fresh ideas and help to identify lead
* Proactively network with media contact, clinicians and advocacy groups, as well as potential clients

3) Team Involvement
* Share ideas and client information with the team
* Ensure project team members are motivated
* Lead brainstorms and team events
* Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues
* Develop good relationships with other teams within FTI Consulting
*
Experience Required
* Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in a scientific subject
* Account Management experience either within a healthcare agency or in-house, working on both Med Ed and PR briefs
* Ability to manage complex scientific and medical data and deal directly and authoritatively with leading KOLs
* Experience of working on global/multi-market communications strategies
* Good knowledge of the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and the regulatory framework for communications
* Excellent contacts with the media and industry experts
* Strong track record of generating media opportunities for clients and/or in changing clinical opinion through medical education activities
* Experience generating new business opportunities
* People management experience

Skills Required
* Excellent organizational and planning skills
* Time management and the ability to priorities a varied workload
* Ability to lead effectively within a busy and dynamic team
* Takes a pragmatic and ‘can do’ approach
* Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and client organizations

Get Started Applying for this Job by entering your email address below.
We accept .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, .txt.

The CareerNetwork™

Your Life. Your Career. Your Network.

Beyond.com is a Registered Trademark of Beyond.com, Inc.

Beyond.com Career Network © 2001 - 2013 Beyond.com, Inc.