Job Title: Account Manager I - Ad Agency
Duration: 12 months
Prefered Location: North Chicago, IL 
 
Please note:

• Both pharma and ad agency. Ad agency exp is more important than pharma for level I
• This role is initially offered as an assignment on W2 to work remotely.
• Offers remote work, but preference will be given to candidates who can work in a hybrid model based in North Chicago, IL (3 days onsite), as this supports stronger team collaboration and integration.
• Candidates interested in relocation would also prefer; however, relocation support is not provided.
• If the candidate performs well and is considered for conversion, relocation discussions can be initiated at that stage
• Also would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FT opportunities

 
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
Pharmaceutical Experience: Demonstrates an understanding of pharmaceutical marketing, product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical/regulatory/legal
Digital background: familiarity with online tools, apps and digital solutions that are critical to success in the pharmaceutical marketing space
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES

• The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the  Ad Agency and the brand teams and is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the Agency. Working in partnership with the Agency’s creative staff and external resources/suppliers, the position provides strategic direction and counsel to help the brand teams meet their business objectives/sales goals.

 
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Maintain knowledge of guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review and corporate compliance.
• Possess a thorough understanding of their accounts’ (both U.S. and Global) product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical/regulatory/legal position.
• Maintain an intimate understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving.
• Demonstrate critical creative thinking and prproblem-solvingkills.
• Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload.
• Demonstrate leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes.
• Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.

 
PROJECT/PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs
• Recommend key promotional tactics that align with the strategy and goals of the brand.
• Issue client contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders.
• Review creative development of a project during concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, timelines, etc. are being adhered to.
• Facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop annual forecasts.
• Conduct financial reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Track time on a daily basis.

 
ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE

• Reports to Ad Agency Group Account Manager
• Partners with creative team on project initiatives
• Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget
• Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable
• Total account management experience – minimum of 2 - 4+ years
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global)
• In-house ad agency/ad agency experience a plus
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written
• High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role
• Ability to manage high volume project scope in a fast paced creative environment
• Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 30.00/hr.