Job Title: Account Manager, Medical Communications / Medical Education Locations: London, Chester or Manchester (Hybrid) Contract: Full time, Permanent About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature. About Springer Health+ Springer Health+ is a global medical communications and education provider and part of Springer Nature. We partner with pharmaceutical companies and leading healthcare experts to create communications and educational programmes that help advance medical knowledge and ultimately support better healthcare. At Springer Health+, we see beyond the data to the people behind every breakthrough. We combine the reach and heritage of Springer Nature with specialist Medical Communications and Medical Education expertise, helping healthcare professionals keep up with science and helping science progress. As part of Springer Nature, you’ll join an organisation that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues can thrive. If you already have experience in Medical Communications or Medical Education and are looking for a role where you can take on greater ownership, build stronger client relationships and continue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager with a strong background in a Medical Communications and/or Medical Education agency to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to take greater ownership of client accounts and projects, combining excellent project delivery with strong client relationships and commercial thinking. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, help develop more junior members of the team, and play an active role in identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships. At Springer Health+, we want you to build a career, not simply do a job. You’ll have the opportunity to: Take increasing ownership of client relationships and accounts. Broaden your experience across Medical Communications and Medical Education projects and therapy areas. Develop your commercial skills through budgeting, forecasting and organic growth. Contribute to new ideas, proposals and business development opportunities. Build your people-management capabilities through supporting and mentoring junior colleagues. Work alongside experienced colleagues across Springer Health+ and the wider Springer Nature organisation. Continue progressing your career within a growing global medical communications and education business. Role Responsibilities Lead project delivery Manage a varied portfolio of projects across one or more client accounts. Take ownership of projects from client brief through to successful delivery. Translate client briefs into clear plans, responsibilities and timelines for internal teams. Lead project and status meetings, keeping clients and internal teams informed and aligned. Anticipate project risks and challenges, recommending solutions and taking action to keep delivery on track. Ensure projects are delivered to the high standards expected by both our clients and Springer Health+. Build strong client relationships Develop trusted, long-term relationships with client teams. Build your understanding of clients’ products, therapy areas, markets and competitive environments. Confidently lead client meetings and drive actions through to completion. Provide thoughtful, solutions-focused advice and recommendations. Identify issues early, understand their potential business impact and work with senior colleagues to resolve them effectively. Own the commercial performance of your projects Take responsibility for the financial management of assigned projects and accounts. Develop and monitor accurate budgets and keep a close eye on time, costs and profitability. Support sales and revenue forecasting and ensure projects meet agreed financial expectations. Work with account teams to ensure projects are accurately reconciled and financially managed throughout their lifecycle. Help grow our client partnerships Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and respond to evolving client needs. Bring together the right expertise from across Springer Health+ to develop relevant and innovative solutions. Contribute to proposals, RFIs, capability presentations and pitches. Work alongside senior colleagues and the Business Development team to explore new opportunities with existing clients. Support and develop others Share your experience and best practice with less experienced colleagues. Support the development and mentoring of junior team members. Contribute to effective resource planning across your accounts. Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to make sure the right expertise and resource are in place to deliver for our clients. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Previous relevant Account Manager-level experience within a Medical Communications and/or Medical Education agency. Strong project and account management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and priorities. Experience building effective day-to-day relationships with pharmaceutical clients. A good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, drug development and medical communications environment. Experience of project budgeting and financial management, with sound commercial awareness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence leading client and internal meetings. Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. A proactive mindset, with the confidence to identify opportunities, make recommendations and take appropriate action. Desirable A relevant degree or equivalent qualification Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel where required Experience of managing live meetings or events #LI-RP1 At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/ We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.

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