Account Director - Public Relations

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At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™.

About Us:

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award-winning health communications agency that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and non-profit clients. We deliver insights-driven public relations campaigns, policy programs, and initiatives that advance health and wellbeing around the world.

We are looking for an Account Director to join our growing team! You will be responsible fo rhte hands-on planning, management, implementation, and financial oversight of various client programs. You will be the daily client lead for the business you support managing assigned projects independently and managing a larger team of direct reports. You will actively participate in new business efforts both growing your current clients and helping to secure new clients.

This is a remote role that will report into a Senior Vice President.

You Will:

Client Partnership

• Develop and cultivate relationships with clients and external audiences
• Counsel clients based on communications landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry communications/PR tactics up to client’s broader strategy
• Direct planning and execution of projects ensuring efficiency and high-quality delivery of results
• Play a major part in drafting client communications materials, such as emails, project proposals, newsletters, research and results reports, press releases/materials, video scripts, social media content, etc.
• Handle issue management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide sound recommendations to clients on how to address them
• Lead and oversee development of client budgets and SOWs, tracking monthly financials for each client, and mentor mid-to-junior level staff on financials
• Take an active role in monthly forecasting and developing staff plans for core clients

Business Development & Operations

• Research, develop, and present new business proposals, gaining more confidence and experience leading new business efforts
• Participate in organic/new business pitches with confidence
• Identify and realize opportunities for organic account growth

Leadership & Teamwork

• Be able to seamlessly flex between teams / management styles
• Be a role model for junior team members
• Conduct annual reviews for direct reports and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supervise junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing detailed feedback
• Role model company values and inspire an inclusive culture

You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of healthcare communications agency experience
• An ability to work cooperatively across cross-functional teams
• 2+ years of experience leading a team and direct reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, teams and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing resources and budgets
• Experience with media relations strategy and social media landscape
• Demonstrated understanding of Inizio Evoke Communications’ mission and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company
• A passion for improving patient lives through innovations in health
• An understanding of current issues in domestic and global health

Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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