Account Director, Medical Communications

BioTalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work options

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency is seeking an Account Director to manage client accounts and develop strategic communication plans. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in medical communications, a strong background working with pharmaceutical clients, and exceptional leadership skills. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in medical communications or healthcare marketing, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience working with pharmaceutical clients and understanding of regulatory environment.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into engaging content.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/healthcare clients and regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to oversee large, complex projects and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate scientific information into accessible, engaging content.
• Familiarity with digital, social media and traditional medical communications channels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on medical communications.
• Lead client meetings and presentations to communicate project progress.
• Oversee planning, development and execution of medical communication strategies across channels.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and feedback integration.
• Lead and mentor a team of account managers, medical writers and coordinators.
• Delegate tasks with clear direction and support for team members.
• Identify opportunities for expanding client accounts with new services or projects.
• Assist with proposals, pitches and presentations to prospective clients.

Skills

Medical communications

Team management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Master’s or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

My client are seeking a highly motivated Account Director to join their medical communications team (medical affairs and commercial). In this role, you will be responsible for managing client accounts, developing strategic communication plans, and delivering high-quality medical content that aligns with client objectives. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful execution of client work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Provide strategic counsel and guidance to clients on medical communications, ensuring alignment with their business goals.
• Lead client meetings, including presentations and updates, to communicate project progress and new opportunities.
• Oversee the planning, development, and execution of medical communication strategies and deliverables across various channels, including print, digital, congresses, and educational initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with internal teams (creative, medical, regulatory, digital, etc.) to ensure smooth project delivery and integration of client feedback.
• Lead and mentor a team of account managers, medical writers, and project coordinators to execute communication strategies.
• Delegate tasks effectively, providing clear direction and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative environment to drive the best results for the client and the agency.
• Work with clients to define and refine their communication objectives and strategies.
• Provide strategic input on scientific and medical content, ensuring that it is clear, accurate, and compelling.
• Ensure that all communications are compliant with industry regulations and ethical standards, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring all expenses are tracked and remain within the allocated budget.
• Prepare financial forecasts and reports for clients, ensuring transparency and accountability in billing and financial management.
• Identify opportunities for expanding client accounts by proposing new services or additional projects.
• Assist with proposals, pitches, and presentations to prospective clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Marketing, or related field. Master’s or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field is a plus.
• 6-10 years of experience in medical communications, healthcare marketing, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a management or account director role.
• Proven experience working with pharmaceutical or healthcare clients and a strong understanding of the regulatory environment in medical communications.
• Experience in overseeing large, complex projects, with an ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into accessible and engaging content.
• Solid understanding of the medical communications landscape, including digital, social media, and traditional medical communications channels.
• Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid/Remote options available, with occasional travel required for client meetings
• Competitive salary based on experience, with performance bonuses and benefits.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service, Advertising, and Science

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Advertising Services, and Hospitals and Health Care