The Associate of Client Strategy and Execution is responsible for assisting in project planning, design and execution by ensuring quality and deadlines are met. This individual is a hands-on contributor who can efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously, develop slide presentations, assist with analyzing data, and aid in the development of marketing materials designed for the payer audience. They are an integral in cultivating team collaboration to ensure the achievement of our clients’ objectives.
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Provides strategic and tactical support to pharmaceutical clients regarding managed markets
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Manages day-to-day activities for assigned projects
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Proactively identifies fresh and innovative approaches to projects
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Supports day-to-day client interactions
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Arranges meetings with key project players as needed throughout the duration of each project
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Clearly understands client’s competitive environment and challenges
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Thinks strategically and helps develop solutions for assigned projects in collaboration with internal and external teams
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Participates in idea generation at an individual and group level – presenting and ‘selling’ solutions aligned to marketing strategies, content and business objectives
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Effectively organizes and communicates data to others in a concise manner, drilling down concepts into relevant detail
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Contributes to the growth and management of relationships with clients, freelancers and other vendors
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Builds project plans and timelines to ensure project work is done effectively and efficiently
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Identifies time management issues and proactively works with team members to address them
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Participates in development of product value proposition and tactics for use with payer customers
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Maintains a working knowledge of a variety of therapeutic categories and pharmaceutical marketing restrictions
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Conducts secondary research on a range of healthcare-related topics
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Supports the review and analysis of data including but not limited to the contact database and insurance coverage (as necessary)
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Coordinates content corrections resulting from the review process – ensuring all deliverables are met on time
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Ensures that account and client feedback are clearly translated into creative efforts
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Assists in developing clean, graphically-oriented PowerPoint slides
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Works with art and copy counterparts to maintain agency creative standards
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Ensures marketing materials are properly prepared for submission to medical/legal/regulatory review, including referencing and regulatory requirements
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Prepares and submits jobs for pharmaceutical medical, legal and regulatory review
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Manages and consults on analytics projects
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Supports execution of market research, note taking during interviews, and generating summary report
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Supports workshop planning and facilitation
Skills:
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Planning: Sees ahead clearly; breaks down work into process steps; has the ability to foresee potential challenges or issues in advance
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Project Management: Is good at establishing clear directions; distributes workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; is a clear communicator
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Collaborative
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Attention to detail
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Self-motivated, ability to work independently
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Ability to delegate appropriately
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
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Intellectual curiosity, and a desire to embrace new analytical methods and novel technologies
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Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Qualifications
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4-7 years+ years of professional experience, preferably in the pharma/biotech industry.
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BA/BS degree with coursework emphasis in science or business preferred.
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Market access experience and/or knowledge is preferred but not required
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Working knowledge of payer analytics is a plus.
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Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills with experience reporting at the
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.
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Professional maturity, integrity, discipline, and a positive attitude.
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Inquisitive and self-starting approach to evolving organizational skills and client deliverables
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Intellectual curiosity, and a desire to embrace new analytical methods and novel technologies
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Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
