Account Executive

Role Summary

Account Executive responsible for daily account activities for assigned brands under the supervision of the senior account lead. Focuses on tactical implementation of the strategic plan and ensures client satisfaction through quality work and responsive service. Works to demonstrate the value of the partnership and meet clients' business objectives. This is a hybrid role requiring commuting to the Irvine, CA office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• 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 as needed
• 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
• Support the internal agency team and client in preparation for major meetings or programs/events with regular timeline/milestone tracking, logistics and resource development
• Partner with your manager to strategize on ways to improve effectiveness
• Comply with applicable Corporate Policies, Procedures and Mandatory Training
• In the spirit of All for One AbbVie, it is our expectation that you have the courage to communicate project, budgetary, resource or quality challenges and concerns openly with your manager
• The Account Executive should have the ability to adapt to changing external influences. The ability to build relationships quickly will be an asset to your success in this role

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years’ pharmaceutical advertising agency experience, proven track record of successful client service
• 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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent business experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry