Account Director

BioTalent; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking an Account Director for Commercial Medical Communications in Oncology. You will lead day-to-day client relationships, oversee multi-program accounts, and ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to a high scientific standard.

You will mentor Account Managers, manage budgets and forecasting, and partner with brand teams to translate strategy into compelling, compliant communications for oncology launches and ongoing programs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of client services experience in medical communications or healthcare agencies.
• Direct commercial or promotional experience.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MLR review and pharma compliance.
• Experience managing complex, multi-program accounts and budgets.
• Experience leading and developing junior account team members.
• Polished communicator who builds credibility with senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain primary client contacts for commercial oncology brand teams and foster trust.
• Plan and execute commercial programs including speaker bureaus and advisory boards.
• Collaborate with medical, creative, and project management teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Manage account budgets, forecasting, scopes of work, and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and contribute to proposals.
• Guide materials through MLR and regulatory review processes.
• Mentor and develop Account Managers and Account Supervisors.

Skills

Client services experience

Oncology experience

MLR compliance knowledge

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Account Director, Commercial Medical Communications (Oncology)

About the Agency

A specialized oncology medical communications agency within a growing, well-backed healthcare communications network. The team partners with biopharma brand teams to deliver scientifically rigorous, strategically driven commercial programs, and offers the agility of a boutique with the resources of a larger group.

The Opportunity

The Account Director will lead day-to-day client relationships and delivery across commercial oncology accounts. This person serves as the strategic partner to brand and marketing teams, ensures programs are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high scientific standard, and helps grow existing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for commercial oncology brand teams, building trusted, consultative relationships.
• Oversee planning and execution of commercial programs, including speaker bureaus, advisory boards, congress activities, and HCP-facing promotional and educational materials.
• Partner closely with medical, creative, and project management colleagues to translate brand strategy into high-quality deliverables.
• Manage account budgets, forecasting, scopes of work, and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and contribute to proposals and new business pitches.
• Guide materials through client medical, legal, and regulatory review processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Account Managers and Account Supervisors on the team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of client services experience in medical communications or healthcare agency settings, with direct commercial or promotional experience.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MLR review and pharma compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-program accounts and budgets.
• Experience leading and developing junior account team members.
• Polished communicator who builds credibility with senior clients.

Compensation and Details

• Base salary: $120,000 to $135,000, plus bonus