THE FUTURE OF HEALTH

Advances in technology are driving and changing the way that we all communicate and whether our target audience is consumers, healthcare professionals or any other stakeholder, integration is now crucial to all marketing communications: AT VCCP “we believe it only works if it all works”.

As part of the VCCP Partnership, one of the leading consumer agencies, VCCP Health is perfectly positioned to be leading the way in this new era and transforming healthcare communications.

OUR CULTURE:

● An entrepreneurial, challenger spirit
● A collaborative nature
● An honest approach
● Unprecious – we recognise that a good idea can come from anywhere
● Pride in our work
● A sense of personal responsibility and accountability

 
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for an Account Director with approximately 6+ years of experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical/biotech advertising to work across our health business. We are looking for a candidate who has previously led a launch for a Global account and would be comfortable working within a co-promote. It’s an exciting time to join the team as we are working on a variety of campaigns that cover both pre-launch and launch campaigns, from strategy to tactical delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Client Partnership & Growth
● Develop, own, and maintain strong strategic relationships with key clients at all levels, from day-to-day contacts to senior stakeholders.
● Gain a deep understanding of the client’s business, their commercial objectives, and their challenges to act as a trusted strategic partner.
● Proactively identify and drive opportunities for organic growth, building a steady pipeline of work by leveraging your intimate knowledge of the client’s business.
● Lead strategic discussions, contribute to the development of proposals, and effectively champion creative work that will help clients achieve their objectives.
Commercial & Financial Management
● Take full responsibility for the commercial health of your accounts, including meeting income targets and building a steady flow of work across the year.
● Oversee the development of project budgets and timelines, ensuring profitability and financial control.
Project & Delivery Excellence
● Oversee the end-to-end delivery of all projects for your clients, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard of quality.
● Work closely with creative and production teams, reviewing creative work, providing constructive feedback, and overseeing suppliers to ensure flawless execution.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
● Lead an Account Manager and work closely with your Project Manager, providing clear direction and ensuring they are both engaged and performing at a high level.
● Foster a supportive team environment, delegating effectively and mentoring junior members to support their professional development
● Understand leadership of a large team across multiple geographies (NY/UK/CA).
Agency Culture & Contribution
● Embody our Challenger spirit and agency principles in all aspects of your work.
● Maintain a big-picture view of the business, contributing positively to the wider agency culture and participating in initiatives beyond your direct account responsibilities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

● Strong communication skills and ability to quickly build rapport with clients
● Ability to work independently
● Highly organised and calm under pressure
● Curious and inquisitive – values continued learning and trying new approaches, take an active interest in new innovations and industry trends, always looking for new ways to grow and develop
● Passionate about creativity – enjoys working with creatives to find novel ways to tackle client briefs and craft the creative product
● Commercial acumen – can develop budgets and timelines and support senior leaders to run accounts profitably and drive projects through the agency
● Good team player, works well with planning, creative and production

YOUR EXPERIENCE:
● 6+ years of experience in healthcare advertising
● Experience leading launching a global/US brands in healthcare advertising
● Experience of Veeva Promomats and CRM platforms
● Experience of leading big 360 projects across digital, print, film, congress/experience