VP, Group Account Director

VP, Group Account Director - Market Access MarketingPrecision AQ, the leading payer marketing agency, supports global pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in the achievement of commercial excellence. To keep pace with our growing agency we are recruiting for a Vice President, Group Account Director to support our teamThe VP, Group Account Director acts as the business lead for the agency team and is responsible for all facets of assigned client business. The VP, Group Account Director carries out the client's vision and ensures proper alignment of resources to deliver against it, leads the team to deliver great work and client satisfaction.Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:Client ManagementPossesses an in-depth understanding of client business issues, industry, competitors, and brandsIs constantly attuned to the evolving needs of the clientCommunicates effectivelyand is crediblewith senior and executive clientsProject ManagementPassionately defends, grows, and manages key accountsCoauthors and presents groundbreaking marketing communication plansEnsures plans are strategically sound and imaginativeContributes productively to creative concept reviews on major campaigns, providing thoughtful insights on the work and possible client reactionsAttends and helps sell creative work on major campaignsEnsures consistency of voice across communication channels and that the voice of the customer/consumer is represented in creative workProvides astute input on first round of copy/layout on major campaignsLeadershipCoaches account team throughout all stages of development to ensure the work meets client expectations, and is on brand and on marketing strategyIs actively engaged in proactively driving day-to-day development of account team and other department teamsGives individuals freedom to try out new ideas and growProvides inspiring team training and thoughtful input on career road mapsAllocates resources effectively, balancing client needs with profitabilityProvides specific behavioral feedback, and models those behaviorsBusiness ManagementCreates thought-provoking scopes of work that reflect client needsDevelops important methodologies and work practices designed to enhance company performance and profitabilityHas a keen, almost intuitive sense of financial implications of business decisionsIdentifies organic growth opportunitiesPartners with peers to create innovative ways to impact business resultsPartners with strategy to provide business context; helps form insights into the category, competitive environment, brand health, and customerUnderstands results and adapts programs to maximize ROI and create new agency opportunitiesFinanceManages the financial health of account(s), including growth, profitability, and delivery of forecastsUnderstands contractual relationships, and monitors contract complianceOversees reporting and hourly reconciliationsDepartment ResponsibilitiesEnsures the agency operates on a solid foundation by building strong, impenetrable senior client relationshipsHelps clients articulate their needs, and works with the agency to propose groundbreaking solutionsEasily builds rapport and trust with othersIs viewed as a strong leader by agency colleaguesIntegrates seamlessly with agency peers to facilitate collaboration and innovationResolves conflict easily and quickly, reducing organization and interpersonal issuesQualifications:Minimum Required:10+ years pharmaceutical agency experience5+ years in direct client/brand account management5+ years of supervisory experience in managing a teamAbility to travel up to 10%Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteBachelors Degree in marketing, advertising, communications or related subjectPreferred: 3+ years of managed markets experienceReasonable estimate of the current range $133,000 - $187,000 USD