Strategic Account Manager, Medical Communications

A Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is the first line of support to the Strategic Account Director. In this position, the SAMs will manage projects under the direction of the Strategic Account Director, and having mastered the responsibilities outlined below, eventually assume their own book of business as a Strategic Account Director (StrAcctDir).

The SAM will work hand-in-hand with the StrAcctDirs to meet and exceed their goals through support and execution of their core responsibilities:

Big Picture for Clients

Understand the business challenges your client is facing and what strategic questions they are or should be asking

Help clients define and achieve their business goals

Prepare annual strategic/tactical plans for each client and individual campaign/project plans as needed throughout the year

Manage and strengthen client relationships

Propose, sell to clients, and oversee ideas and projects that are tied to clients’ objectives

Continuously offer unsolicited ideas to increase the effectiveness of clients’ brand and company activities

Big Picture for Precision AQ

Understand revenue generation and recognition, and contribute to Precision AQ’s profitability through good management

Serve as an advocate and strong representative for Precision AQ

Identify and cultivate new business opportunities (even if it means just passing them along internally)

Day-to-Day for Clients

Initiate and oversee Precision AQ activities on behalf of and in support of clients

Manage day-to-day client-Precision AQ communication on strategy (ideas, recommendations, approaches to consider) and planning

Become a partner to each client, functioning as an extension of the client’s team by taking ownership and accountability for their business

Day-to-Day for Precision AQ

Closely manage clients’ budget and team efficiency to maximize return for clients and Precision AQ

Work with the internal team to exceed clients’ expectations

Mentor, train, and coach team members to facilitate growth and development

Additional Responsibilities

Stay abreast of developments (eg, science, competitors, regulations) in clients’ industries

Keep honing marketing and strategy expertise to better serve clients and Precision AQ

Network and connect to grow your influence and add value

Support of the StrAcctDir may include tasks, such as: assisting in the preparation of annual strategic/tactical plans for clients and Precision AQ, addressing ad hoc client requests and needs, reviewing and finalizing materials for distribution to the client or other external parties, participating in and/or leading calls with clients or healthcare practitioners, preparing content as necessary to fulfill client requirements, traveling to and attending and supporting live meetings with clients and/or healthcare practitioners, and more. The day-to-day activities of a SAM will vary greatly depending on client needs, account size, product status, and Precision AQ needs and may include assuming an independent lead role on individual projects as well as responsibility for a modest revenue goal.

Desired Skills We seek highly motivated people with outstanding professional credentials, business accomplishment, and leadership. In addition, we place high value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, energy, and self-confidence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree (PhD, MD or PharmD) in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, and/or advanced degree in management, marketing or business is preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience in account management, overseeing both client relationships and internal teams within the medical communications or a related industry. Prior exposure to medical affairs, publications, and/or peer-to-peer marketing is strongly preferred.

Skills

PowerPoint design proficiency

Strong strategic and analytical background

Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and leaders with scope in a variety of therapeutic areas

Ability to understand and interpret market dynamics, scientific information, and clinical and preclinical data

Ability to interpret business metrics and financial information

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits. Reasonable estimate of the current range $79,360 — $119,040 USD

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