Freelance Account Executive

Job Title: Senior Account Executive

Position Type: Freelance

Location: Chicago office

Responsibilities –

o   frequent client interaction and client relationship management (contact with support people at the client, and possibly brand leads)

o   Issuing communications to clients and staff in a timely manner (professional written and verbal communication skills, phone presence, etc.)

o   Assist with budget management, financial monitoring, and reconciliation of individual projects as needed

o   Facilitate progress of multidisciplinary project teams to ensure within-budget, on-time, on-strategy performance

o   Assist with the development of project activities (faculty recruitment, ongoing communication, audience generation, content development, logistics, etc.).

o   Familiarity with both print and digital projects

Background

o   Bachelor’s degree required

o   2-4 years agency and/or pharma/healthcare communication experience strongly preferred; familiarity with the flow of work and pace of an advertising agency. If no healthcare experience, similar experience with clients that are heavily regulated and/or technical/scientific in nature requiring expert attention to detail may be considered. Advanced degree in science or business preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.