VP, Group Account Director - Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advertising

Candidates must be locally based in the Boston area. While proximity to our Boston office is required, this position still offers a flexible work arrangement with the ability to work remotely at times.When you love what you do, it won’t feel like work. Who says your calling and career have to be mutually exclusive? People who join us at Precision AQ are drawn to our agency because of their passion for and commitment to truly cutting-edge and incredible work – they stay for our ethos of wecentricity, the community and collaboration we foster here. Launching clients’ treatments. Changing patients’ lives. Advancing creativity and strategy, improving results and outcomes. We do our best and most innovative work when it’s fueled by purpose and comprised of the unique and varied perspectives and abilities of team members across the globe. At Precision AQ, talent is displayed in the work, not flaunted in plumes of conceit. Here, cooperation and wecentricity are what we champion. Are you a self-effacing rock star? A sensible diva? A down-to-earth maestro? Have we got a stage for you. Our people are wildly talented, clever, and inspiring. Who we are: What our Clients' Service Executives do every day is quite influential and consequential. Great Agency work starts and ends with us. As the catalyst for creation, the way we influence teams will have the greatest impact on our collective success. As trusted partners, we are an extension of our Client and Agency teams who wants to make a positive difference every day. We are the respected steward of our culture, emulating our principles, and radiating wecentricity, inside and outside our walls. As a dynamic mirror, we are reflective of our Agency standards and ethos, as well as our unique mix of authenticity, generosity, fearlessness, and joy. You and me, know this already, and it’s what brought us here and keeps us here. Let’s keep motivating, inspiring, and influencing greatness. Who you are:  Acts as the business lead for the agency team and is responsible for all facets of assigned client business. The VP, Group Account Director carries out the client’s vision and advocates of agency solutions by ensuring proper alignment of resources to deliver against it. They lead cross-functional teams to deliver great work and client satisfaction across multiple accounts. The drive organic growth and growth of each of their account folks. Execute on company goals like wecentricity, excellence and convergence. Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:   Tactical Management Directs account team to oversee tactics Provides guidance to high-profile and/or new strategy/deliverables Client Management Develops working relationships with director-level client partners as well as core brand teamTouches base with senior-level clients regularly to ferret out any opportunities or issues early Demonstrates ability to pick up the phone and talk to any level of client at any time regardless of daily interactionsDevelops and maintains senior-level relationships at agency-of-record account(s)May be called upon to step in (on an ad hoc basis) to assist with certain situations on other account(s) Financial Management  Accountable for the forecasting, monthly and annual revenue recognition of assigned accountsProvides ongoing guidance to staff for pricing, revisions, and forecastingAlerts SVP/VP Accounts to upsides/downsides related to revenue or forecastingReports early and often on any changes to financial pictureLeads agency understanding of financial implications regarding jobs/accountsEnsures that issues regarding clients/jobs are identified as early as possible and provides a rationale and guidance on next steps Product Knowledge Understands product, category and competition so that can easily jump into any strategic discussion Strategy Provides solid insights to strategic development process to internal and external teamsExpert on one or more industry segmentsHas or develops deep familiarity with client’s market, including disease state, treating clinicians and influencers and their corresponding professional societies, competitive companies and technologies, and current and future state of treatmentConsistently is a go-to person for business insightsUnderstands product, category, and competition to easily jump into any strategic discussionDraws upon analogs across the agency to share best practices/ideas Business Development Expands agency opportunities to other client departments or divisions Participates actively in business development initiatives representing the account management teamMentors junior staff and encourages participationContinues to hone and perfect presentation style and agency responses to typical questionsMaintains contact and open dialogue with an ongoing list of senior-level executives in the industry to mine for new businessParticipates in networking eventsIdentifies inline opportunities for sister companies Leadership & Agency Advocacy Motivates and mentors account team to remain positive and push the boundariesWorks cross departmentally to ensure success of daily operations and manages interdepartmental issuesSupports and represents the agency’s point of view at the highest levels of the client organizationIdentifies opportunities across the agency to help close gapsProvides leadership in difficult and challenging circumstances and creates an environment for honest conversations, business growth and issues mitigation Qualifications:  Minimum Required:  Bachelor’s Degree  Other Required:  May require travel domestically and/or internationally including overnight stays   Preferred:  Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Experience  13 years of agency experience; experience successfully managing and growing $1M+ pharma/healthcare accounts Skills:   Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Internet  Competencies:   LeadershipCommunication Analytical and Strategic thinking Flexibility Initiative Attention to Detail  Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$170,000—$200,000 USDAny data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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