Job Information
Creative Circle, LLC Account Manager II in Mettawa, Illinois
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Overview of the Role
Our internal healthcare agency client is seeking anAccount Manager IIwith strong agency and pharmaceutical marketing experience to manage day-to-day account operations within a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role partners closely with Project Managers and brand teams to oversee creative workflows, support execution of marketing strategy, and guide cross-functional teams toward successful outcomes.
Account Managers at this level are expected to operate independently, manage complex deliverables, and serve as a reliable point of contact for brand stakeholders. Success requires strong strategic thinking, polished communication skills, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining regulatory rigor.
The Basics
- Duration: 1 year
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
- Location: Hybrid, based in Lake County, IL (Mettawa area)
- Onsite Requirements: 3 days onsite per week (Tuesday through Thursday, flexible); remaining days remote
Top 3 Required Qualifications
- 4 to 6 years of experience managing marketing or creative initiatives within an agency or in-house agency environment, with pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of product marketing, target audiences, competitive dynamics, and medical, legal, and regulatory processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams independently while maintaining strong communication and organization.
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience a plus
- Digital marketing experience across channels and platforms
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and resolve issues proactively
- Experience supporting U.S. and or global markets preferred
- Highly organized and effective in a high-visibility role
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between brand stakeholders, Project Managers, and creative teams.
- Provide strategic guidance to support brand objectives and marketing plans.
- Maintain deep understanding of assigned products, therapeutic areas, and compliance requirements.
- Lead development and refinement of creative briefs.
- Oversee creative development from concept through final production.
- Manage project workflows including reviews, approvals, and archiving.
- Issue contact reports and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders.
- Support forecast development and monthly financial tracking.
- Track time daily and follow all financial and compliance policies.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, drug products may be present in the workplace.
Benefits
Creative Circle\'s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignmentwork location{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO edical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.\ \ Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:\ \ Email your resume in Word to:\ \ lucy.dangelo@jobalert.creativecircle.com\ **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : LD9-1976115 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***\ \ Lucy D\'Angelo - Senior Recruiter, Enterprise\ \ For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.\ \ \ \ This job was first posted by