CDM Barcelona is a leading healthcare advertising agency and a key part of the Omnicom Health Group, one of the world's largest healthcare communications networks. The agency specializes in providing strategic and creative marketing solutions for global pharmaceutical and life sciences brands, operating at the intersection of science and creativity to deliver high-impact health communications. Located in Barcelona, the agency serves as a strategic hub for international accounts, making it a highly attractive destination for English-speaking professionals and international talent. The office culture is characterized by its diversity and collaborative environment, offering employees the opportunity to work on global campaigns while enjoying the professional and lifestyle benefits of one of Europe's primary creative hubs.

CDM was founded in 1984 in New York and grew into a global leader in healthcare advertising. It eventually became a flagship agency within the Omnicom Health Group, expanding its footprint to key international markets including the establishment of its Barcelona hub to serve European and global clients.

Account Manager - Healthcare advertising - International

CDM Barcelona

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About Remedy Edge:

Welcome to Remedy Edge. We activate potential, amplify with creativity, and accelerate outcomes. Remedy Edge brings strategic thinking and bold communications to healthcare - cutting through the noise to move people and change results. We don't do comfortable. We do cutting edge. Join us and GET THE EDGE.

Role Focus:

Day-to-day lead of a strategically-minded high profile client as part of the International Client Services team

Key Responsibilities

Client Management:

Lead day-to-day contact for a dedicated portfolio of high profile healthcare brands liaising internally and externally (also with agency partners)
Understanding of both strategic thinking and project delivery, and able to flex nimbly between the two
High emotional intelligence, able to read a room and adapt communication for different audiences and cultures
Fluent English communication skills, both spoken and written, and able to communicate with confidence at all levels
Conveys ideas and information in an effective and clear, concise manner, verbally and in writing, in individual and group situations

Commercial:

Understanding of the commercial side of an agency and how we make money - track record of running buttoned-up accounts with all the t's crossed and the i's dotted
Responsible for monthly revenue targets for your dedicated client portfolio and contributing to the agency's annual profitability

Agency:

Integral and integrated member of the International Clients Services Team
Formal and informal mentor to more junior member of staff (with line management responsibilities)
Active and enthusiastic participant in new business activity and pitches

About you:

You are an experienced account manager who's worked across various brands in different industries at creative agencies. Additional experience that's beneficial but not mandatory includes healthcare, digital, and global - because that's our day-to-day focus. Ultimately, we're looking for someone to easily slot into the multicultural dynamics of an agency team made up of 19 different nationalities who has the desire to work and live in the beautiful, sunny city of Barcelona!

You are passionate about health, strategy and creativity, and about the role that our work can play in promoting strong, well-informed decisions around health issues for all audiences. You enjoy working collaboratively and are able to speak from a strong basis of knowledge.

You are someone who thrives in a close team environment, working with and through others to solve business issues. Always seeking out solutions that work for all parties, you will use your experience and social understanding to influence both internally and externally. You'll also be a firm believer in the importance of making work fun. It's advertising, right? If we're not having fun, we're not doing it right.

Skills & Experience

Excellent command of the English language is essential due to the international nature of the business
Creative agency experience
Passion for data driven insights and how they inform strategy and creative development
Experience leading a team and managing clients, ideally at international and regional levels
Healthcare experience beneficial but not mandatory
Evidence of working across or with other disciplines, notably digital, will be a distinct advantage