Account Executive I - Advertising Agency - Neuroscience - Irvine, CA

The Account Executive executes the daily account activities for assigned brand(s) under the supervision of the senior account lead. This role focuses on the tactical implementation of the strategic plan outlined by the senior account lead and the client. This role ensures client satisfaction through quality work, demonstrating the value of our partnership and services, and responsiveness to meet their business objectives.
Partner with internal teams to create client deliverables from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and strategically aligned completion
Accurately assess situations and proactively make recommendations consistent with the clients' overall marketing objectives and needs
Ensure all deliverables are ready for review prior to the formal submission in Veeva and review by Medical, Regulatory and Legal partners
Manages the weekly review Medical/Legal/Regulatory meeting agenda and supports client and senior account leads with meeting details and capturing notes/action items
Day-to-day point of contact for the client on tactical development and lead support for weekly client status meetings
Mentor account coordinators and work with senior account lead to foster their development
Create, review and maintain job estimates and manage the overall brand budgets- reporting updates regularly to the senior account lead and client, while adhering to financial and procurement protocols.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with diverse personalities and be adaptable when faced with challenges
Oversees convention planning and media for the brand by working with the internal agency team on client recommendations, tactical execution and logistics management
Support the internal agency team and client in preparation for major sales meetings or advisory board meetings with regular timeline/milestone tracking, logistics and resource development
Experience: 3+ years’ pharmaceutical advertising agency experience, proven track record of successful client service
Education: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent business experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry
Software: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and relevant review platforms, such as Veeva
Skills: Proficiency in impactful written and verbal communication required, solid grasp of science and healthcare, thorough understanding of promotional review procedures, adept multitasking and prioritization in fast-paced settings, meticulous attention to detail, and persistent follow-up capabilities

Skills
Excel, Procurement, Logistics Management

Experience
3+ yrs

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid