Freelance Account Director

A global independent medical communications agency is looking for a Freelance Account Director to join their team. A rolling 3-month contract, working outside of IR35, and paying competitively. Principal Responsibilities Ultimate responsibility for overall account performance, financial performance and growth. Account direction – strategic consultancy and marketing insight. Client interface – overall relationship, strategic overview, service quality, issues management. Overall account team leadership and motivation. Resource planning in co-ordination with other departments. Leads specific new-new business activities / supports AM in account(s) business development. Contribution to company initiatives to improve business performance. To manage and develop line reports (mentor as required). Requirements: Several years ‘relevant’, preferably in a full-service medical communications agency A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a Master’s or PhD Performs daily duties / tasks to a consistently high standard demonstrating: Ability to run an account from year-to-year, ensuring forecasts are met through account team. Motivational and group management ability. Excellent interpersonal / relationship development skills Able to mentor all levels of account management. Able to build internal relationships and network effectively with client teams Highly adept at business development.