Manager, Client Experience at Weber Shandwick in Chicago, IL

Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. What You Will Be Doing: We are seeking a Manager, Client Experience who is passionate about healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients living with various diseases and conditions. As a Manager, you will work across several teams, serving as a key client contact and overseeing the success of various client program and day-to-day work. As a successful Manager, you will be a strong leader with excellent writing and communications skills, an ability to translate client needs into project plans, and the ability to guide the work of junior team members. You will also help develop and implement engagement campaigns for a variety of healthcare clients, including pharmaceutical companies. Ideally, you should have agency/consulting or related experience with a background in healthcare communications, specifically pharmaceutical product communications experience. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage account team implementation of agreed-upon programs, ensuring quality standards are met and desired results are delivered on-budget Lead project management, ensuring all activities are moving forward and are within deadlines Coordinate among interdisciplinary team of research, creative, digital and media strategists Develop a range of external and media materials including press releases, key message documents, pitches, social media content, etc. Manage client status reports, including materials trackers, media trackers, and website analytics trackers. Manage event and activation logistics in a variety of settings Set and meet campaign measurement and evaluation criteria Identify training and development needs of junior staff and provide opportunities that enable staff members to reach their full potential Assist in financial management for clients, including development of invoices and activity reports What We Are Looking For: Experience working on multi-disciplinary (holistic) healthcare communication initiatives Familiarity with data and regulatory milestone communications needs Fluency and/or familiarity with earned, digital and social media Strong understanding of the relationship between traditional public relations and the use of current online/digital technology and social media Strong budgeting and financial management skills Experience with clients and accounts that are measurement and evaluation driven Strong presentation skills, poise, and professionalism Industry experience in healthcare communications and/or pharmaceuticals Basic Qualifications 4-5 years’ experience in public relations at an agency or corporate in-house (healthcare experience required) The ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously. Be a self-starter who works well within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, or in a related field Salary Range: $78,000 USD- $88,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. #LI-GH We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.