Senior Account Director

CM Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in medical education seeks a Senior Account Director to lead growth and innovation across global programmes. This strategic role requires over 7 years in medical education, a proven track record in securing grants, and a strong network across pharma and healthcare. The position allows for remote work with occasional meetings in London, making it essential that applicants reside in the UK. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for building and innovating, we encourage your application.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in medical education or medical communications.
• Proven track record in business development and securing grants.
• Strong expertise in educational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by identifying opportunities and winning grants.
• Build and nurture senior stakeholder relationships.
• Provide strategic oversight across programmes.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Strategic oversight

Thought leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Account Director in Independent Medical Education (IME)

Head of Educational Strategy & Growth

Ready to shape the future of independent medical education? We’re looking for a commercially minded, strategic leader to drive growth, innovation, and impact across our global programmes.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll sit at the intersection of science, strategy, and business development—leading new opportunities, designing cutting-edge education, and building strong partnerships across pharma, biotech, and healthcare.

What you’ll be doing:

• ✨ Driving new business – identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and winning grants
• ✨ Building and nurturing senior stakeholder relationships
• ✨ Staying ahead of clinical trends, guidelines, and market shifts
• ✨ Providing strategic oversight across programmes (without day-to-day delivery)
• ✨ Leading thought leadership, publications, and congress visibility
• ✨ Mentoring teams and elevating strategic capability across the organisation

What we’re looking for:

• ✔ 7+ years in medical education / medical communications
• ✔ A proven track record in winning business and securing grants
• ✔ Strong expertise in educational strategy (not just delivery)
• ✔ Deep understanding of CME/IME and compliance frameworks (EFPIA, ABPI, ACCME)
• ✔ A strong industry network across pharma/biotech/healthcare
• ✔ Someone who can turn complex science into compelling, fundable ideas

💡 If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys building, innovating, and influencing at a senior level—we’d love to hear from you.

🔁 This is a remote role BUT occasional team meets in London are crucial - pls do not apply if you are outside the UK.

The role requires an individual that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment