Account Director - AOB Pharma Agency

Deerfield Group; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerfield Group seeks an experienced Account Director to lead client relationships and drive marketing strategies in the pharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective omnichannel marketing campaigns, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for professionals passionate about impactful marketing.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising required.
• Strong background in HCP and/or DTC marketing.
• Proven ability to lead client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships.
• Lead planning and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Manage account budgets and oversee the MLR review process.

Skills

HCP marketing

DTC marketing

pharma regulations

omnichannel marketing

account management

communication

problem-solving

presentation skills

Job description

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where your talents are valued, and your potential is limitless? At Deerfield, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, where every team member is empowered to make a difference and contribute to our collective success.

Deerfield is the marketing and communications partner of choice. Purpose-built to scale with our clients, our specialist teams craft stories that matter and bridge meaningful connections to advance healthcare products to the people who need them most. Our full-service capabilities are rooted in storytelling and powered by technology to deliver focused strategy, optimized execution, and tangible outcomes. Further, our flexible working model allows us to scale and grow alongside our clients – whether providing expert consultation, serving as a strategic executional partner, or acting as full agency of record.

We are built to serve and designed to deliver.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Account Director (AD) to lead client relationships, oversee strategic execution, and manage cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical advertising space. The ideal candidate has a strong background in HCP and/or DTC marketing, a deep understanding of pharma regulatory processes (MLR reviews), and a track record of delivering high impact, omnichannel marketing campaigns.

As an Account Director, you will serve as a key client partner, ensuring seamless execution of marketing strategies while identifying opportunities for account growth and operational excellence. You will be seen as the orchestra's conductor, having a strong voice and a clear sense of direction. The Account Director knows precisely who to bring in, when, and for what—understanding that harmony and collaboration are key to success for the brand, clients, and agency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships and understanding their goals, challenges, and industry landscapes
• Develop and implement brand strategy in collaboration with internal teams and client stakeholders
• Lead the planning and execution of HCP and/or DTC marketing campaigns across digital, print, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Identify and drive opportunities for organic growth, ensuring alignment with client objectives

Strategic & Creative Leadership

• Possess the ability to balance the big-picture strategy with the finer details of execution
• Exceptional knowledge and awareness of the latest industry trends
• Work closely with creative, medical, strategy, and media teams to develop compelling, compliant, and results-driven campaigns
• Clearly communicates strategy and brand objectives to internal teams, including contractors and/or freelancers
• Lead market research and competitive analysis efforts to inform strategic recommendations
• Oversee the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process, ensuring marketing materials meet industry and client standards
• Manage account budgets, forecasting, and profitability, ensuring financial health.
• Oversee timelines, project scopes, and resource allocation to drive efficiency and high-quality execution.
• Maintains a clear understanding of agency contractual obligations, fee structure, and annual budget, as well as knowledge of the current financial health of the brand
• Leverages growing experience to provide mentorship and leadership to account team members, fostering growth and development

Qualifications

Education

Years of Experience

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising (agency experience required)

Required Skills

• Strong background in HCP and/or DTC marketing, with expertise in pharma regulations, MLR reviews, and omnichannel marketing.
• Proven ability to lead client relationships, manage multiple accounts, and drive strategic growth.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, innovative problem-solving, and strong presentation skills

At Deerfield, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic work environment, so if this role and our culture excite you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not have the exact experience or meet all requirements outlined in this job posting. Our HR team will review your resume and experience to see if you align at a different level or possibly better align to other open positions.

Deerfield is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Advertising Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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