[Remote] VP, Group Account Director - Medical Communications at The Lockwood Group, LLC

United States

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in science or business preferred
Twelve plus years of relevant job experience, including management responsibilities, interdisciplinary team involvement, marketing and/or communications within a scientific setting
Management experience in pharmaceutical manufacturer, biotech, managed care hospital, medical communications company, or healthcare advertising agency preferred
Ability to quickly grasp and retain scientific and technical concepts
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and strong presentation skills
Business development skills

Responsibilities

Handle daily management for assigned book of business
Establish and maintain strong relationships with client(s) and stakeholders
Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded by maintaining ongoing communication and troubleshooting problems
Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of client organizations, products, disease states, and marketing objectives
Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and reconciliation of individual projects
Pursue and acquire new business within current accounts by writing proposals and participating in client meetings
Hire and train account management staff; establish career development plans, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Update senior management on account team activity, new business opportunities, and financial analyses
Assign and manage account team workload
Work with department managers to identify and manage internal and external resources
Facilitate conflict resolution within and between departments or account team members
Participate and/or lead team meetings

Skills

The Lockwood Group, LLC

Healthcare consulting for drug development support

About The Lockwood Group, LLC

The Lockwood Group provides consulting services specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on clients in the later stages of drug development, particularly after Phase 2 clinical trials. The company assists pharmaceutical and biotech firms by creating strategic publication plans that communicate scientific data and research findings accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards. They also support clients during the prelaunch phase of their products by identifying market needs and collaborating through the launch process to ensure success. A unique aspect of The Lockwood Group is its medical animation affiliate, Random42, which produces engaging and scientifically accurate visual content to help convey complex information. Their business model is based on service fees for consulting and project work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality communications and strategic support to help clients thrive in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Stamford, ConnecticutHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging firms using AI-driven content creation threaten market share.

Pharmaceutical companies developing in-house teams may reduce demand for external services.

Tightening EU regulatory standards could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Specializes in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on advanced drug development stages.

Offers strategic publication plans tailored to specific audiences and regulatory standards.

Provides commercial support during prelaunch, launch, and post-launch phases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital health solutions boosts growth in medical communications.

Rise of personalized medicine creates opportunities for specialized communication strategies.

Integration of AI enhances publication strategies and data analysis capabilities.

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