Vice President, Account Director

About Spherico

Spherico is the market access agency of GSW—one of the largest full-service healthcare advertising agencies in the U.S. We exist because Syneos Health believes access is essential: lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies should be available at the right time, every time. We communicate with payers, health systems, providers, patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and others. When brands need to gain or optimize access, so their medicines reach their potential, Spherico identifies unmet needs and the issues that magnify a product’s value—and we find ways to accelerate growth, regardless of the barrier.

You are intelligent, passionate, and able to affect change.

In this role, you will work on high-visibility, large-scale projects while maintaining close individual relationships. You will serve as a reliable manager to direct reports throughout project development and implementation. You will:

• Manage client budgets (timely estimate submissions and compliance; prompt revision if required); manage client demands & agreed budget
• Assist in financial control of account, both utilization and profitability; partner with account biller to facilitate accurate monthly invoicing, follow up on accounts receivables; help prepare regular reporting/reconciliations
• Partner with creative services manager and creative team leader to manage and lead the team in all aspects of project development; ensure delivery of breakthrough ideas/work consistent with brand positioning and Spherico standards (i.e., excellent creative, on target strategically, on time, and on budget)
• Help facilitate a strong, cohesive team that is focused on priorities, knowledgeable about client(s)’ products and services
• Manage team communication (specific to project management)

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5+ years of market access experience
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant client experience in marketing or other related disciplines with at least 5 years experience working on healthcare and/or pharmaceutical brands
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of general pharmaceutical marketing and sales, as well as disease state and product science, therapeutic market, and competition
• Individual should be a self-starter/self-motivator

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $165,000 to $185,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.