Account Director, Healthcare Public Relations
Company: Ogilvy Agency
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Account Director, Healthcare Public Relations Posted Date 1
month ago (6/21/2022 3:33 PM)
Requisition ID 2022-12072
Location US-MA-Cambridge
Department Public Relations
Overview Ogilvy Public Relationsis seeking an experienced project
and account manager to join our growing Healthcare practice. Our
new account director will have the inate ability to develop strong
client relationships and will be considered a company leader.She/He
will have ahigh level of professional knowledge and skill, and
manages a large account or a few smaller ones with little
supervision from more senior staff members. As an emerging senior
leader, our account director will serve as a counselor to both
clients and staff members and must provide superior client service
with confidence, independence and sound judgment.
Responsibilities Serve as the client contact on the overall
business; set and manage client expectations, including developing,
implementing and tracking measurements in line with program
objectives; manage projects and programs, including implementation,
evaluation, staffing, budget and timelines; develop yearly
strategic/tactical programming for the account; identify
opportunities for organic growth; maintain client relationships;
independently manage several small accounts or major projects on a
larger account; direct much of the day-to-day work with the
assistance from senior staff as appropriate
Manage account team to ensure work is appropriately delegated to
the right staff members within the team structure; help nurture and
grow junior staff members, including identifying opportunities for
professional advancement; ensure team members are appropirately
informed and involved in projects; ensure deadlines are met;
participate in hiring, assessment and career development
activities; conduct bi-annual performance appraisals of direct
reports
Establish and maintain relationships with trade and consumer media;
ensure pitches are strategic and executed appropriately
Draft high-level PR materials; ensure that all written materials
and correspondence are strategic and meet the client's and
account's objectives
Develop and monitor accurate project budgets; maintain ongoing
financial liaison with clients beyond monthly billing; assist
senior staff with monthly forecasting, monitoring weekly team
billing, meeting monthly and annual projections, and sharing
financial information with Finance, Group Head on a timely basis;
follow up with client on collections and other fiancial details
Provide leadership in growing existing accounts; identify and
pursue opportunities for developing new business; participate in
new business process, including serving as a member of the pitch
team, delivering strong analyses, strategy and concepts to new
programs, and completing other duties as necessary; work with
senior management to ensure superb presentation skills
Manages staff to maximize productivity and individual, team and
financial performance
Fully understands PR with a consistent track record of achieving PR
objectives
Anticipates and develops solutions to client needs and problems
Directs and facilitates others' contributions to team, staff and
client meetings.
Works with senior managers to identify and address supervisory
training, leadership and career development needs.
Qualifications 7-10 years of experience in public relations; agency
experience preferred
Experience in Healthcare public relations required
Has established a circle of industry editorial, investment
Has established a circle of industry editorial, investment
community, professional and/or third-party group contacts
Has strong presentation skills and demonstrated ability to play a
leadership role in a wide range of presentation settings
Provides strong leadership in building effective, productive
account teams
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belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital
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orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We
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candidates to help us achieve that goal.
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