Senior Account Director - Market Access
Lumanity
2024-11-05 15:37:50
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Executive Positions
Job description
Overview / About us:
Lumanity is dedicated to improving patient health by accelerating and optimizing access to medical advances. We partner with life sciences companies around the world to generate evidence to demonstrate the value of their product, translate the science and data into compelling product narratives, and enable commercial decisions that position these products for success in the market. We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Asset Optimization and Commercialization, Value, Access and Outcomes, Medical Strategy and Communications, and Real-World Evidence.
Responsibilities / Position overview:
The role of Senior Account Director is responsible for overseeing the development, management, and direction of all aspects of various market access projects, campaigns, and clients. This includes identifying and addressing changes in the marketing environment. Must be a strategic thinker with a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace, the ability to define the short and long-term strategies to meet market access objectives and can build the need for development of proposed solutions/projects. Additionally, responsibilities include being prepared to function as the primary point for day-to-day client contact, managing various components and team members regarding timely and organized account planning, project management, budget oversight, and team coordination/ communication throughout all phases of a project's workstream. Should be an idea-generating, solutions-oriented agency leader that will drive agency growth. Additionally, this role must master department and company standard operating procedures to ensure customer expectations are being met. Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvides leadership role for client and agency product teams
Contacts and meets with client to maintain/grow current relationships. Proposes ideas and new business projects to clients
Works with internal teams to develop contracts, project estimates, budget proposals, and strategic initiatives for submission to client
Contributes to the development of product strategy and implementation of communication plans
Leads projects from planning to completion
Delegates projects to junior account team members and provides oversight throughout critical phases of each project
Consults with account leadership and other team members to optimize account success
Develops and maintains strong relationships with client-related stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Legal, Medical and Compliance)
Oversees and directs project(s) through external vendors and internal departments as necessary, i.e., IT, Editorial, Graphics, and Art
Ensures that progressive stages of projects are executed to meet deadlines, budget, and client expectations
Manages junior account team members for enhanced professional development
Acquires thorough knowledge of client's business (disease state, product, competitors, etc.) to proactively manage anticipated opportunities and challenges
Monitors the marketplace continuously; providing updates to the client and internal team
Maintains continuous learning to ensure thorough understanding of the healthcare landscape
Potential to participate in new business development and support including research, presentation development, potential client engagement and meeting participation
Potential to plan, organize, and participate in client pitch presentations
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, health economics, advertising, or related field, preferably with market access experience
Minimum 7-9 years of experience in a fast-paced agency environment
Demonstrated experience and success in leadership of cross-functional agency teams
Incisive thinking, decisive action
High motivation, excellent work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Fluency in Microsoft Office applications
Candidates must possess US work authorization
Occasional travel may be required
Benefits:
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you - health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:
Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous amount of paid time off annually + paid holidays
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Health Savings Account option with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage and more