Account Executive - Group Partnerships

About Random42

Random42 consists of scientists, artists, animators and programmers, who collaborate to effortlessly intertwine the worlds of science, art and technology, producing some of the most impactful scientific imagery, stories and interactive experiences.

We are continuously expanding our hardworking and dedicated team, striving to improve on quality year-on-year and maintain our position as a global leader.

About Our Work

Medical animation serves at the heart of our work, where our scientific storytelling and drug visualisation help form the foundation of major pharmaceutical marketing campaigns.

We have produced award-winning work for a diverse range of companies, spanning from emerging biotech and mid-sized pharma to global industry giants-collaborating both direct-to-client and in partnership with their designated Agencies of Record (AoRs).

Beyond traditional pharma, we have expanded our expertise extensively into consumer health, medical devices, diagnostic testing, and animal health. We have even partnered with the film industry, translating our signature scientific visuals to develop captivating documentaries featured in IMAX theatres globally.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented full-time Account Executive (Lockwood Group Partnerships) to join the Sales and Marketing team to support with cross-sale initiatives, business development, and partnership account management. This role will report to the Account Manager/Director within the team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong diplomatic and communication skills, and the ability to assimilate knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing, medical communications, and joint agency collaborations.

We work with the world's leading healthcare and pharmaceutical companies alongside our strategic partners, so a passion for science, a strong academic background, and the emotional intelligence to navigate multiple agency teams are preferred.

Purpose of an AE

At Random42, we provide countless opportunities for our AE's to gain insight into the commercial side of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. This AE role will be dedicated to the cross sale function, supporting and growing digital and innovative initiatives in collaboration with the wider Lockwood Group.

Your primary responsibility will be managing incoming briefs, identifying organic growth opportunities and preparing highly competitive, tailored proposals.

We will provide you with the resources and training necessary to execute our joint sales strategy and manage key partner and client relationships across multiple accounts. As an AE, you will hold a vital responsibility for ensuring our partnership pipeline is executed seamlessly to deliver on our shared business objectives.

Responsibilities Of An AE

Provide day-to-day support to the Lockwood Group Partnerships team as part of the broader Sales & Marketing team at Random42, specializing in managing and growing accounts and joint initiatives for the pharma & biotech industries.

Lockwood Collaboration & Lead Management

• Actively manage and proactively respond to incoming briefs from Lockwood Group affiliates, driving joint medical communications and biotechnology opportunities.
• Coordinate day-to-day communication between Lockwood counterparts and internal execution teams (Science, Creative, and Project Management) to shape integrated solutions.
• Support and track day-to-day scopes across multiple shared accounts, maintaining a balanced view across the joint pipeline.
• Maintain clean, detailed records of joint accounts, active briefs, and key personnel mapping within CRM Salesforce to ensure complete partnership visibility.

Sales & Proposal Process

• Collaborate with internal scientific, production, and project management teams to develop competitive, tailored proposals in response to partner briefs.
• Confidently present joint capabilities, past case studies, and integrated service offerings to drive account growth.
• Maintaining an understand of your teams impact which supports the wider sales and marketing team in reaching monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Maintain Salesforce data on prospect and customer lists
• Keep contact lists and personnel maps updated to identify key stakeholders within partner accounts.
• Monitor changes in the biotech and med comms markets, taking the initiative to update team members on pipeline developments.

Essential Skills Or Qualifications

Previous experience is not required, as training will be provided on the job. However, candidates must have a life sciences BSc and/or MSc preferred with an interest in science, as well as a strong desire to develop their career in business development, account handling and with a commercially driven mindset.

Desirable Skills Or Qualifications

A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong confident communicator both verbally and in writing

Comfortable with all Microsoft offerings

Effective time management and organisational skills

Ability to be solutions driven

Showing willingness and pro-activity to drive new business

Random42 Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid Working (2 days per week from home after successful completion of probation period)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per annum
• Company pension
• A competitive commission scheme
• Calm Premium Membership
• WeCare Digital Health & Wellbeing Service
• Medicash health benefit & EAP service
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Cycle scheme
• Indoor cycle park
• Showers
• Centrally located office with roof terrace
• Free breakfast and fruit in the office
• Summer / Christmas parties and regular socials
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 2 days of charity leave per year
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1,500 if you refer someone who joins the team - payable after they have been here for three months; additional £1,000 after they have been here for 1 year)

Working Hours

Our standard working hours are Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00 (35 hours per week plus one-hour unpaid lunch break per day). Unless otherwise specified, these will be the contracted hours for the role.

Responding to Applications

We would ideally like to reply to everyone individually, however due to the volume of applications we receive this isn't possible. We will, therefore, focus on successful candidates.

If your application is not successful in this instance, but you would like us to retain your CV and contact you if a position more suited to your skills and experience arises within the next 6 months, please include this in your covering email.

Conditions of Employment

Please note that any offer of employment with Random42 will be subject to right to work in the UK.