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JOB DESCRI PTI ON

JOB TI TLE : Seni or Account Manager
LOCATI ON : Hammersmi t h, London
SALARY : c38 ,0 0 0 .0 0 p.a.

Report i ng Relat i onshi ps

Reports to: Account Director

About Us

RAPP is a full-service, integrated, agency. With 52 offices in 48 countries, we offer our
clients truly global solutions to their marketing requirements. Its our power to take data
and use it to ignite creativity that makes RAPP stand out as uniquely equipped to meet
the marketing challenges of the 21
st
century. Our creative solutions span above, below
and through the line channels. Were online, offline, retail, pharma, financial,
fundraising, fmcg, travel. Were award-winning innovators who are trusted over
decades by our clients and we have a proven track-record. For more information on
us, please visit www.uk.rapp.com

The Healthcare Team:

The healthcare team represents more than a third of the London agency business and
is the fastest growing team. The healthcare team specialises in the healthcare sector,
specifically marketing direct to consumers. We are very strategic in nature and have
two dedicated senior planners sitting within the team. Most of our work is digital no
surprise when you think about how consumers use the internet to search for health
information. And most of our work is global/ European we develop central consumer
strategy and then use the RAPP network to roll it out.

Clients include:
Pfizer Viagra we are the lead digital agency for Viagra Europe, delivering 3 websites
last year
Boots promoting beauty brands across Europe
Philips lead digital agency on brand repositioning project
Philips Avent development of an online mums club
Novo Nordisk development of patient support website for diabetes patients
Astellas lead agency for all HCP and patient communications, including 2 large
digital projects.


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Merck (Schering Plough) launching comprehensive patient support programme
across 20+markets

The Client:

Merck/Schering Plough has launched a new biologic medication for Rheumatoid
Arthritis across multiple markets in Europe, and more markets are still to launch this
year. We are responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Patient
Support Program for the Global team. The creative has been developed as a
European template and has been delivered to the markets. We will assist markets with
the implementation of the program across Europe. We are coordinating with the
database build team and the teleservices team at Rapp.


Job Summary


We are looking for a highly competent Senior Account Manager, to be part of one of
our key accounts within the healthcare team. Working on a global healthcare account
and reporting into the AD you will be responsible for delivering a global product launch
involving the preparation of various print and online communications.

Key Responsi bi li t ies


This is a great opportunity for someone with strong operational skills to manage a team
in delivering global communications. Responsibilities include:

Managing all aspects of a campaign/launch (working closely with the AM), ensuring
they are delivered on time and on budget
First point of contact for Global and local clients
Be comfortable in dealing with both European and Global clients
Detailed financial management of multiple country budgets
Being able to manage different suppliers and internal teams in order to deliver the
best service to the Client
o Artwork and design studio
o Creative and copywriters
o Production
o Web-build team
o RAPP database
o RAPP call centre division
o Centralised fulfilment supplier
Plan, budget and traffic jobs efficiently
Control of creative outputs, schedules, cost estimates and financial control of jobs
Ensuring appropriate sign off of all required project documents i.e. Purchase orders


Ski lls & Experience

+2 to 3 years Agency experience
healthcare experience an advantage and/ or life sciences education


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Some understanding of data would be beneficial
Good computer skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Knowledge of a second language would be beneficial (but not essential)

At t ri but es

Ability to operate in a highly-charged, high-energy environment
Highly organised and able to multi task
Very strong attention to detail
Be able to develop good working relationships both internally and with clients
(global and local)
Team player but also able to work on her/his own initiative
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Friendly, personable and outgoing to match Client personalities

Benef i t s
23 days holiday, rising to 25 days after two years and 30 days after 5 years service
A flexible benefits scheme which gives employees the flexibility to choose benefits
that offer the best value to everyones individual lifestyles. The scheme offers the
choice of BUPA cover, a cash back health scheme, income protection, pension,
share purchase, child care vouchers, a ride2work scheme, and the chance to
purchase additional holiday days.
Life Assurance is provided as a core benefit for everyone
Season ticket loan
Birthdays off
Learning & Development as a business we are committed to learning and
development and there are a variety of training courses available to employees

To apply for this position please send your CV and information regarding current salary
and salary expectations, notice period and nationality/visa status to
hayley.larsen@uk.rapp.com