Account Director

Apply a thorough understanding of the principles and processes underlying the various components of a strategic communications programme and how these fit within a product life-cycle Demonstrate an understanding of the commercial strategy for products within and across account(s)/franchise(s) and provide relevant advice and recommendations to internal and external clients on how to achieve communication objectives Constantly review clients plans to ensure communication objectives are being met and make recommendations to fill any gaps in communication strategy to assist and challenge clients own thinking and planning Review proposals developed by other members of your team Secure profitable ongoing business and expand opportunities Keep up to date with developments and attitudes in the worldwide healthcare environment at industry, government and health service level and use knowledge in relevant discussions with clients Keep up to date with innovations in industry and demonstrate forward thinking to clients Make recommendations and suggestions to the Senior Team regarding best practice and potential for new service and product offerings Share best practice with client and internal teams Identify new business opportunities Use experience and knowledge to develop new opportunities In conjunction with the Business Development Manager lead pitch preparation (following company process) and delivery where appropriate- With input from the wider team plan resource requirements in advance so that adequate resource is in place to meet client demands Identify any resource issues and recommend solutions/work with Client Services Director and Scientific Services Directors to develop plan High level of Account Director Management Experience within Medical Communications Excellent internal and external communicator, motivator, team player, happy to get involved in any type of work if needed by the team or client i.e. non-hierarchical Superb time keeping, financial and project management skills and good level of business knowledge Understanding of sales, revenue and EBITDA Understanding of the drug development and communication process High level of managing staff and ability to influence and grow people skills in a positive and supportive manner Willingness and availability to travel abroad a few times a year 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) - including Maths and English Broad range of therapeutic knowledge Good sense of humour, open and direct communicator Knowledge of Veeva and iEnvision systems Educated to degree level (preferably in science) A commercial qualification European language(s)We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing.Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees - offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands - including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869.Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.