VP, Account Director

VP, Account Director (Pharma/Healthcare) - Washington D.C.

An award-winning global PR agency who specializes in Healthcare/Pharma communications is currently seeking a Vice President to lead the high-level strategy and client relationships for several key accounts.

The VP will also be responsible for mentoring junior and mid-senior level employees, growing their accounts, being involved with new business pitches, and helping to set the culture of the team and office.

As a part of growing company, this role can not be shy about rolling up their sleeves to be involved with execution in order to set a high standard of work, however their primary focus will be that of strategy and profitability.

Some requirements of the position include:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in PR, communications or science/medicine
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare advertising
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Understanding of various therapeutic categories/disease states
• Strong experience in Media Relations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility and professional manner
• Well-developed knowledge of business practices/vendor relations
• Ability to manage and train staff
• Successful history of growing accounts and being involved with new business pitches

The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus opportunities, full benefits package (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(K), 20 days of PTO + holidays, WFH opportunities, etc.), and great office culture.