Account Director, Medical Communications

BioTalent; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical communications is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage client relationships and lead project delivery across various medical education initiatives. This role is key for account growth and involves strategic planning, project oversight, and mentoring junior staff within a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a medcomms agency environment.
• Proven track record in managing complex medical education programs.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Lead strategic planning and delivery of medical education programs.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Account Director, Medical Communications

Account Director, Medical Communications

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Job Title: Account Director – Medical Communications (Promo Med Ed Focus)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Account Director to lead client relationships and project delivery across a portfolio of promotional medical education and digital initiatives. You’ll play a key role in driving account growth, ensuring excellence in execution, and mentoring junior team members within a dynamic and fast-paced medcomms agency environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of medical education programs with a promotional focus, including digital campaigns, eLearning, webinars, virtual events, and interactive content.
• Collaborate with medical writers, designers, digital teams, and external partners to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.
• Identify and convert growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to account managers and executives.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes (e.g., ABPI, EFPIA) and client-specific regulations.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a medcomms agency environment, ideally with a promotional and/or digital med ed focus.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-channel medical education programs.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent client management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to delivery.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising

• Industries

  Advertising Services and Public Relations and Communications Services

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