Account ExecutiveNew York, New York, United States

Account Executive

Remote / Hybrid

Account Executive

Virgo Health works for pharmaceutical, biotech, and device companies to inform and educate healthcare professionals about the latest developments in clinical research and therapeutic approaches. We leverage our meetings, digital, and interactive expertise to understand what's easy and relevant for healthcare professionals to engage with. We tailor our content and design it to offer choice and active participation. Real, relevant, and human.

Job Overview The account executive (AE) is a pivotal role. As well as demonstrating a real thirst to understand the healthcare industry and medical education activities, the AE will play a key role in the smooth running of client accounts, with the main responsibility being to provide administrative and logistical support. The AE will be expected to be a true team player, building their confidence to take ownership for the smooth running of designated projects. As they progress, they will be expected to start to develop an understanding of basic med ed skills and processes, relationship building and event management. Although predominantly an administrative role, the AE allows individuals to demonstrate key skills and behaviors required to be a med ed professional : consistently delivering high standards of work to deadlines and the ability to multitask and prioritize in order to manage and time effectively.

Core Responsibilities

Account Administration

• Build an understanding of the client, their products, med ed programs, and objectives for each project
• Set up, develop, and manage effective account team administrative procedures
• Ensure meeting rooms are prepared in advance and organize refreshments where required
• Take responsibility for filing and storage of client materials
• Assist with administrative support for new business opportunities
• Take responsibility for developing and updating action lists, status reports, and minutes
• Take responsibility for compiling and managing databases and lists
• Liaise with suppliers, eg, multimedia and design teams, to produce medical education projects in a range of formats, including online
• Provide general office and administrative support as required
• Ensure all written communication is produced within Virgo House Style, format, and quality with minimal errors
• Contribute to team meetings
• Keep track of account team costs
• Accurately input hours worked into timesheets on SAP

Scientific Knowledge

Event Management

Client Activity

Relationship Building

Industry Awareness

Experience / Skills Required

Excellent organization and administration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Systematic and logical approach to planning

Computer literate with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Level of Experience

0-2 years of experience at a health care communications and / or logistics company

Qualification : Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science preferred, or of graduate caliber

Virgo Characteristics

Team player

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Conscientious

Proactive

Self-motivated

Multitasker

Organized

Passionate commitment

Professionalism and client focus

Commercial awareness

Detail focused

Key Performance Indicators

Accuracy and timely distribution of daily priority action emails

Time management; meeting deadlines

Quality of written work, ie, client emails, status reports

Anecdotal client and supplier feedback

Annual performance objectives and performance appraisal

Salary Range : $50,000-75,000

Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors : a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Virgo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.