Account Director, Healthcare – Public Relations
San Francisco Bay Area, US – Broadcast Media, Consumer Electronics, Public Relations and Communications
Posted February 19, 2015 at 04:02AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1G6EtcI
Overview:
When you work at Waggener Edstrom, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our passion and belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating a fun workplace full of creative, skilled, curious and enthusiastic people. If that sounds like you, we want you here.
Waggener Edstrom’s Healthcare Practice continues its expansion and track record of impressive year over year growth. With a 360 degree perspective on the healthcare industry, we provide a breadth of communications services to clients across sectors including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biopharma, healthcare IT and consumer health products. We develop innovative programs that reach and influence physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policy makers, payors and the public at large. Our vision for differentiation is to serve clients that deliver innovations that will improve lives, address current limitations of healthcare delivery, and contribute to a healthcare system that is more accountable, more cost effective, more sustainable, and offers personalized approaches to care. We are looking for an account director to join our team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare communicator who thrives in an environment where passion, creativity and curiosity are valued. We are looking for someone who has experience with FDA regulations, R&D communications, pre-commercial and on-market product promotion, direct-to-physician and direct-to-patient communications, and who embraces the rapid change occurring in the way communications impacts business. Previous implementation and success using online influence campaigns is required. Candidates must have a passion for client service, staff development and networking with
Responsibilities:
Client Service:
• Lead 1-2 large client engagements, serving as day-to-day client contact
• Demonstrate success in nurturing, growing and sustaining client relationships
• Develop creative campaign programming and continually look for ways to improve client programs to achieve objectives
• Manage and track budgets ensuring programs are delivered on budget and within client’s expectations
• Ensure flawless execution of all program elements across multichannel programs that incorporate digital and social media communications
• Establish strong collaboration and communication across account teams People Management:
• Mentor and motivate staff with the goal of retention and development
• Develop resource allocation across team including staffing/hiring new talent
• Model and hold team accountable to demonstrating agency values Agency Business:
• Manage and track team utilization
• Support organic growth opportunities
• Participate in cross agency initiatives
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in PR – in an agency and/or corporate environment. 8-10 years preferred
• Minimum of 4 years individual and team management experience, including experience developing a team
• Passion for doing great work and being part of a growing organization where creativity and collaboration are valued is a must
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Posted February 19, 2015 at 04:02AM from LinkedIn http://ift.tt/1G6EtcI
