Junior/Account Executive - VMLYRx London
WPP Health Practice, United Kingdom
Job Description
Why work for VMLYamp;Rx
VMLYamp;Rx is a fantastic place to build a career in a contemporary, fully-integrated communications network. In 2020, Sudler amp; VMLYamp;R (Campaign marketing and communication network of the year, 2020), combined their strengths to form the first global healthcare agency dedicated to speciality Rx. The depth and breadth of our offering is unique, specifically focusing on the evolving complexity of the pharma landscape and science in a way that the healthcare industry has never seen before.
Speciality healthcare is, by its nature, complex and therefore requires a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Data and insights are core to this process, but it is also essential to forge strong, meaningful, emotional connections while remaining true to the brand’s science and story. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands that drive value for our clients and make life better for patients. Making a difference is what keeps us motivated.
We have world-class training programmes to support you throughout your career, from when you first join through to leadership level. As part of the world-leading VMLYamp;R and WPP networks, we have access to the best and brightest minds in creative, digital and tech innovation, customer experience, research, behavioural sciences, social and media. You get to work on the accounts of some of the biggest names in healthcare, on the most interesting brands.
It is of vital importance to us that our workplace is an inclusive environment for all. We recently created the VMLYamp;R Diversity, Equity amp; Inclusion council, and we are one of just two agencies to become 3% Certified, a designation for agencies promoting gender equality.
There’s no better place than VMLYamp;Rx to forge a long-lasting and successful career in healthcare communications. We are a motivated team that knows how to keep work fun, so if the above sounds inspiring then we look forward to meeting you!
We are connected Health. Come connect with @VMLYRx
Your role at VMLYamp;Rx
As an AE, you will be responsible for the organisation of your account teams; actively participating by devising and implementing projects and timelines and taking responsibility for driving specific activities. You will be the go-to person for project status updates, creating action plans as well as booking in calls and meetings required to ensure the accounts runs smoothly. You will also support the team by undertaking research and monitoring which will also help you understand more about the therapy areas you are working in.
In addition to your account team colleagues, you will be working closely with the creative team, strategy and planning and external suppliers.
Good organisational skills are key as you will be responsible for some of the administrative tasks for the team including booking travel, meeting rooms, and raising purchase orders.
You will be reporting to the Account Director on a day to day basis and for career development, you will have a dedicated Line Manager.
We rely on you to:
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Be an active listener and proactively seek out information and problem solve
- Be naturally collaborative, work well within a team but also be able to work independently
- Adhere to deadlines and flag any potential issues in advance
- Be curious about our business, the world at large and what is going on around you
- Display a keen interest in health and pharmaceutical global communications and a good understanding of the environment in which we work
- Be self-motivated and well organised
- Be able to work on multiple projects and demonstrate good time management skills
- Communicate confidently
We will work with you to:
- Build an understanding of the client brand, the market environment and marketing strategy
- Take responsibility for tactical implementation of select projects, including developing and managing timelines and associated resources required
- Understand financial management, creative briefing and systems. Working within agreed budgets and time allocation for jobs, being always aware of budget status on projects where you hold responsibility.
- Learn to source supplier costings and develop draft project budgets
- Liaise with client on a day-to-day basis to progress tactics for which you hold responsibility and respond promptly to client requests
- Participate in presentations to the client where appropriate
- We will provide you with on-the-job plus industry training and ensure a personal development plan is created with you and your line manager, with reg