Group Account Director

The Group Account Director is a leader in the agency responsible for oversight of a portfolio of clients, guiding direction and managing top client relationships. This individual ensures all work meets client needs while upholding agency standards of creativity, strategy, and compliance. NOTEOnly candidates in the TriState area will be considered for this position (NYC/NJ/Local PA)EXPERIENCE:Required Experience: Market Access (8-10 years); Patient Support Services (4-6 Years)Channel/Disease State requested: Ophthalmology, Buy & Bill, GPO College degree and/or equivalent work experience requiredPrevious management experience requiredDemonstrates strong oral and written communication skillsLEADERSHIP:Mentors/oversees up to 3 direct reportsEnsures that timekeeping (for self and direct reports) is completed in a timely mannerNotifies managers of inaccuracies in timekeeping by their teamsCLIENT ENGAGEMENT:Responsible for 2+ manufacturers ($2.5M-$3M in revenue)Provides input to the client contact reportProvides input to the client status reportsProvides strategic guidance to direct reports and strategic input to clientsDemonstrates ability to identify and address opportunities and challenges and coordinate the appropriate team members involvementLeads brand planning in coordination with Strategy and Direct ReportsExpand relationships beyond day-to-day client contactsVEEVA SUBMISSIONS:Ensures timely submission of materials to Veeva per the submission calendarEnsures that job codes are opened accurately and in a timely fashionCompletes Veeva submissions and oversees junior account team's submissionsAttends medical/legal/regulatory review meetingsEnsures that medical/legal/regulatory review comments are marked up and incorporated accuratelyPROJECT MANAGEMENT:Lead and/or oversee direct reports' internal kickoff meetingsDevelop project briefs and/or oversee direct reports' project brief developmentMarkup / route client comments; provide oversight to direct reports' routesHelps direct reports resolve internal challengesDrives best practices and standard operating procedures for internal teamLead the more strategic / complex tactics and initiatives, delegate appropriate projects to junior account colleaguesServes as subject matter expert for clients and direct reportsFINANCES:Advises direct reports on budget estimates for new projectsPropose solutions as needed to ensure that budgets are on track to fully expend Responsible for recognition of full PO for self and direct reportsCompiles invoicing details across brands and secures client / leadership approval before invoicing beginsReviews and augments SOWs drafted by direct reports; writes SOWs for more complex initiativesProvides revenue projections for 3+ brandsNPG Health is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.