Account Director – Medical Communications Agency
Are you an experienced healthcare communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a highly specialized and strategic environment?
A growing agency partner is seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and oversee the execution of innovative KOL engagement, Commercial, and Medical Affairs initiatives across a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a client-facing leader who enjoys partnering with key stakeholders, driving strategic discussions, and helping shape programs that influence scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary strategic and day-to-day client lead across multiple accounts.
- Lead the planning and execution of KOL engagement programs, including advisory boards, insight gathering, speaker initiatives, and peer-to-peer engagement activities.
- Partner closely with Commercial and Medical Affairs teams to develop impactful stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Provide strategic counsel to clients while identifying opportunities for organic account growth.
- Oversee project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with scientific, creative, and operational teams to ensure seamless delivery of programs.
- Mentor and develop junior account team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Drive account health, client satisfaction, and long-term partnership success.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience within a healthcare communications, medical communications, pharmaceutical advertising, or consulting environment.
- Strong background managing pharmaceutical or biotech clients.
- Experience leading KOL engagement initiatives and external expert programs.
- Exposure to both Commercial and Medical Affairs functions.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and scope management.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
- Previous experience managing and mentoring team members.
Why This Opportunity?
- Work with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Blend of Commercial and Medical Affairs workstreams
- Visible role with direct client interaction and influence
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong growth trajectory
- Opportunity to help shape account strategy and agency expansion