Account Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Account Director in United States.

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead and manage high-impact medical communications projects for diverse clients. You will act as a strategic partner, translating scientific knowledge into actionable plans while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellence. This position combines client-facing leadership with internal project management, ensuring high-quality scientific services, strategic consultations, and impactful project execution. You will influence client outcomes, mentor team members, and contribute to business growth in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international environment.

Accountabilities

Lead and supervise a portfolio of communications projects, ensuring delivery of scientific and strategic consultation, project planning, and execution across multiple channels including conferences, medical education, and digital formats.

Act as primary client liaison, building strong relationships, understanding client needs, and delivering high business standards.

Provide scientific expertise and research-driven insights to guide project strategies and ensure accuracy and relevance.

Manage project teams, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, while supporting staff development and mentoring.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of client objectives with project execution, and contribute to the growth and development of new and existing accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in medical communications agencies or pharmaceutical marketing environments, with proven expertise in medical affairs projects.
• Demonstrated track record in client management, project management, and staff leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking, with experience developing and executing communication plans and programs.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting and resource management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive health coverage and retirement plans

Paid time off and flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs and international career mobility opportunities

Friendly, collaborative workplace culture with social events and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities to contribute to impactful medical communications projects and business growth

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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