Account Executive - Pharmaceutical DTC Advertising

Euro RSCG Life is one of the largest and fastest growing Healthcare Communications companies in the world. We specialize in servicing pharmaceutical/biotech companies, and consist of 46 offices - located in the top 16 markets around the globe. We offer a truly integrated suite of services including advertising (professional and consumer), public relations, interactive, sales training program development, medical education, strategic consulting and a variety of other services. Most importantly, we deliver a high level of expertise that these changing times demand - plus an unbeatable level of local market intelligence, backed by global savvy. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.eurorscglife.com.

 

Our DTC Agency Euro RSCG Life Adrenaline is currently looking for an Account Executive.

 I.   Position Summary

 

Account Executives (AE) have a working knowledge of their brand and market, DTC, DTP, P/CRM, and the role that the agency plays in supporting client business. The primary focus is on servicing day-to-day client business with a strong focus on execution. The AE has regular client contact.

 II. Responsibilities

 

  Project Development

?  In absence of an Account Coordinator, works with Traffic department to develop project timelines based on client?s need and expectations

?  Prepares contact reports for supervisor?s review

?  Prepares and submits weekly client status reports (daily Hot Sheets may also be required)

?  Assists in preparation for client presentations

?  Relays appropriate client direction to creative team for project implementation

?  Coordinates project development with vendors as needed

?  Maintains project history and documentation of client direction

?  Assists in development of project briefs

?  Ensures the orderly and timely flow of work within the agency and with client, including medical/legal/regulatory submissions (i.e., CRISP)

?  Participates in the development of copy strategy/CWP

?  Attends client meetings/conventions/market research and handles timely follow-up

?  Responsible for development of tactical/project briefs

?  Supports supervisor(s) in development of competitive analysis and market, competitive brand POVs

?  Issues timely and accurate documentation and correspondence (e.g., contact reports [within 24 hrs], weekly status reports, timelines, CAS meeting log, recommendations, plans, estimates, etc.)

?  Effectively supports selling of/gaining approval of the creative product

?  Issues and manages updates of brand and content mandatory information for creative development and yellow job jacket sign-off

?  Schedules and facilitates job startup meetings

 

  Financial

?  Approves project estimates

?  Attends monthly meetings (internal and external) with financial department and assists in the development of monthly requisition reports, including tracking of the variance between actual hours versus estimated hours

?  Approves monthly hour/fee reports

?  Approves vendor invoices and submits to Accounts Payable

?  Assists account team with other duties/projects, as needed

?  Manages the job estimates and approval process

?  Monitors and manages job activity and costs to ensure budgets are respected; promptly revises estimates as needed

?  Generates project lists for fee development works with supervisor to develop and maintain by person, by job hour allocations

?  In absence of Account Coordinator, handles all financial and T&E functions (see Account Coordinator job description for reference)

 

Traffic/Production

?  In absence of account coordinator, makes sure that all jobs route through appropriate members of Account/Creative/Production team for signoff and all formal client submissions (i.e., CRISP) have been executed according to process

?  Makes sure Production is involved in all jobs requiring this type of input/support

 Research

?  Maintains and updates competitive material resources (on-line and off-line) to provide to internal team and client

?  Reviews category literature and publications and provides updates to team and client



 III.  Performance Standards

   

?  Complies with agency workflow procedures

?  Maintains accurate and current files/reports

?  Generates appropriate client correspondence/documents

?  Takes ownership of brand and responsibilities

?  Understands brand, market, and DTC/P/CRM categories

?  Attention to detail

?  Strong interpersonal and listening skills

?  Acts as a team player

?  Works efficiently; solid work ethic

?  Exercises good judgment

?  Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

?  Presentation skills

?  Professional conduct

?  Perceived ability to move to the next level, within reasonable time-period

?  Demonstrates good creative judgment and understands the elements of breakthrough advertising and patient education

 

 

 IV.  Requirements

 



?  2 years of previous agency experience required

?  Self-confident

?  Proactive

?  Detail oriented

?  Able to manage hard deadlines and multifaceted budget

?  Prior experience in healthcare a plus

 ?  MS Office including: WORD, PowerPoint, and Excel

?  Internet search capabilities

 

 

Qualified candidates please send your resume as an attachment to meghan.cole@eurorscg.com .  Please include your salary requirements.  Thank you.

 

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