Senior Account Manager

About Us:

The Bloc is the most diversified, fully independent health creative agency in the world, celebrating our 20th Anniversary! We provide comprehensive cross-channel services for audiences across the health spectrum, and partner with clients who are doing some of the most meaningful and exciting work in health today. And as part of an international network of like-minded, independent agencies across the globe, our work continues to be globally recognized for creativity and innovation. Come build with us.

Role:

At the Bloc, a Senior Account Manager is responsible for maintaining lines of communication between the client and the Agency. You understand our processes inside and out and have the ability to build relationships internally and externally. Youre self-motivated and always looking for opportunities to grow and youll roll up your sleeves and get involved whenever you can.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to your supervisor, drafting documents like project briefs, contact reports, competitive updates, etc
• Partner closely with Project Management to develop, track and maintain work plans/timelines, and deadlines against approved tactical plan
• Prepare status reports for internal and external distribution
• Participate in creative review meetings and evaluate tactics and ideas put forth based on alignment to approved brief and previous client feedback
• Attend MLR meetings, helping to prepare files for review, taking notes, and ensuring the team incorporates changes adequately
• Approve all invoices for jobs and circulate to client for appropriate approvals
• Regularly track budgets and ensure accurate monthly billing
• Develop an understanding of product indications, data, market research, brand plans, and competitive knowledge to suggest ways to make our deliverables more effective
• Collaborate with team members, the broader agency and client brand teams to go the best work possible
• Mentor and provide direction to junior team members
• Develop creative and strategic thinking skills
• Ensure adherence to internal agency policies and procedures
• Support new business pitches

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required in a relevant field
• 3+ years Agency or related healthcare/pharmaceutical experience required
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills
• Strong Analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong writing and effective communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

The Bloc provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.