Account Director

The Account Director is responsible for communicating with and consulting marketing, medical, sales, education, and training associates and managers within the pharmaceutical/healthcare marketplace. This individual will consult product marketing teams in the development of cost-effective communications strategies to educate and change the behavior of a defined target audience. This position will also develop and present business proposals to existing and new marketing and medical clients to expand our existing client business. This role is responsible for managing client expectations, physician opinion leaders, and strategic partners along with collaborating with Operations andScientific Innovation teams in fulfilling multiple projects. Essential Functions: Provide guidance to improve colleagues knowledge of FORCE products, services, and operational processesIdentify and foster the development of client relationships in established and emerging accountsProvide recommendations based on experience in various product life cycle models, communications offerings, product marketing, and competitive/external environmental factors Initiate strategic planning with the client within assigned accounts. Take responsibility for brand planning, calls with AORs, and proactive account recommendations Lead the development of service/product offeringsHave deep knowledge of the operational aspects of FORCE services, with expertise in most service offerings and across multiple client accounts; initiate process improvements for improved customer deliveryRelay, explain, and expand on client expectations, budgets, and scope of work; anticipate team questions and needs; and identify opportunities to improve on the final product, within budgetConduct business review meetings with clients; present feedback to internal teamSupport the organization in SOP maintenance and developmentCreate, present, and execute marketing strategies and proposals for existing and new clientsEducate team on appropriate application of competitive, regulatory, and governmental environments impacting client and projectsUpdate all corporate finance documents for new account forecasts and existing account nonsecure forecastsContribute to corporate- and department-level initiativesTravel to client and offsite locations to manage meetings and events