VP, Account Director
- Posted 11 September 2019
- Salary Up to US$0.00 per annum
- ReferenceBBBH92314_1568207248
- Contact NameBrett Axelrod
Job description
VP, Account Director (Pharma/Healthcare PR) - 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 PR
- 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.