Junior Account Executive

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $50,000

We are a global medical communications agency blending deep scientific expertise with creative brilliance to inspire change. Behaviour change starts with inspiration. By infusing vibrant creativity into our work, we produce engaging medical communications that have the power to captivate and spark action.

Our absolute commitment to scientific precision across diverse therapy areas, including the complex fields of rare disease, oncology and advanced therapies, ensures we can make change a reality. For over 10 years, our team of exceptional PhD and advanced degree medical writers, strategists and world-class creatives have generated award-winning innovation across medical affairs and commercial disciplines.

We are driven by a desire to create inspiring work that changes lives for the better, always guided by our core values; INTEGRITY, IMAGINATION, AGILITY, COLLABORATION and EMPOWERMENT that underpin who we are and the positive culture of our team.

Part of Synaptiq Health, our network is made up of market access & HEOR consultancy, Initiate and healthcare PR specialist, Beyond PR.

ROLE

The Junior Account Executive plays a key role in managing client projects, from coordinating events and digital campaigns to tracking budgets and timelines. Working closely with the Account Manager and internal teams, they help ensure smooth project delivery while building client relationships, contributing to proposals, and developing a solid understanding of pharmaceutical communications and therapeutic areas.

Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our US presence. You'll be at the forefront of exciting projects, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future and helping expand our operations in this dynamic location. If you're eager to make an impact and be part of something transformative, this is the perfect chance to help build and influence the success of our Boston team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to client services team members in the development and delivery of account activities for external customers including but not limited to; Meetings and events, congress activities, development of core content and digital assets as well as the production and roll-out of creative campaigns
• Attend client teleconferences and, where appropriate, meetings, alongside other members of the account or project team. Maintain client contact, as appropriate, with the direction of other members of the account team
• Take responsibility for the delivery of identified account activities; assist with the coordination of timelines for allocated projects or items in conjunction with Account Manager, keeping Account Manager informed of progress; liaise with internal departments, as appropriate, to coordinate delivery of projects
• Develop and maintain an overview of project budgets and track regularly to ensure cost effective delivery of projects, reviewing with Account Manager regularly to identify any issues
• Undertake background research for, assist in development of new business and current account proposals where appropriate. Assist Account Manager in the identification of any potential needs of existing clients
• Become familiar with the therapeutic areas of projects and develop understanding of client objectives, in addition to growing an understanding of pharmaceutical communications strategies and industry
• Maintain general knowledge of all Emotive services
• Perform other account support duties, as assigned
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the company

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree in life sciences, marketing or other relevant area
• Experience in participating and collaborating within teams
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Flexible personality and a quick learner who operates with a sense of urgency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including developing customer service skills
• Strong capacity for understanding financial activities
• Good problem-solving skills

OUR REWARDS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (60% employer contribution)
• Access to 401(k) investment options, with an employer matching contribution up to 4%
• A range of paid time off benefits, including vacation leave, public holidays and sick leave.

We look forward to hearing from you!