Vice President, Account Director

Job summary
CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class servicesCoLab is a 'power of one' solution, encompassing data, media, and productionCombines the energetic atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Drives the process and details, and develops tactical plans• Forecasts budgets• Develops and administers clients' budgets• Tracks hours, out-of-pocket expenses, and reconciliation against estimates• Solves potential problems before they get too big• Provides clear and fair direction & feedback to junior account staff• Demonstrates and applies extensive and expert knowledge of assigned brands• Develops marketing/brand platform briefs• Supervises and effectively manages the production of client-approved marketing tools• Collaborates on creative brief development• Prepares marketing communications plans and proposals• Communicates key client issues/initiatives to team accurately and in a timely manner• Builds trusting relationships with client counterparts• Ensures everyone is focused on brand strategy and positioning• Understands, communicates, and advocates the agency POV• Ensures client is kept apprised of all account activity• Ensures timely, accurate client documentation & correspondence
Requirements
• Experience in healthcare communications environment required• Bachelor's degree• MBA, Masters in Marketing, or related discipline preferred• 8+ years of experience
Key Skills Needed
• Deep, expert understanding of HCP Healthcare• Thorough knowledge of contracts and financial tools• Proactive problem-solving and conflict resolution• Leadership and team management• Excellent communication and presentation skills
Benefits
• Medical coverage• Dental coverage• Vision coverage• Disability coverage• 401k• Paid time off