Account Director - VP

Adelphi Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NEON in New York is seeking a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive growth. You will guide internal teams, mentor direct and indirect reports, and lead business development and brand strategy initiatives.

With 8+ years in healthcare/pharma advertising or marketing, you will oversee multi‑discipline programs, manage P&L, and collaborate across finance, creative, strategy, and medical teams. This role requires in‑office work several days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• 8+ years of healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing experience preferred.
• Proven leadership skills managing multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication plus presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Critical thinking approach and a big picture perspective.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong client relationships through brand strategy and growth initiatives.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Manage conflicts, escalate when needed, and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead team development through mentorship and performance goals.
• Drive strategic thinking in creative development and brand evolution.
• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps.
• Participate in new business pitches, scope, staffing, and P&L responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Digital marketing

Analytics

Microsoft Office

Critical thinking

Curiosity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Big picture thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agency:

NEON

Job Function:

Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction:

Account Management

Job Description:

Transform client partnerships and drive business growth as a VP, Account Director! Leveraging exceptional leadership and communication skills, you’ll guide internal teams and clients, fostering innovative solutions. Empowering direct and indirect reports through mentorship, you’ll propel business development, tactical excellence, and brand vision.

A Day in the Life

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth initiatives.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Manage conflicts, elevate when necessary, and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead team development through mentorship, performance goal-setting, and growth planning.
• Drive strategic thinking in creative development, engagement planning, and brand evolution.
• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps.
• Participate in new business pitches, scoping, staffing discussions, and P&L responsibility.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• 8+ years of industry experience (healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred).
• Proven leadership skills managing multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication plus presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Critical thinking approach and a big picture perspective.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style.

120,000 - 175,000

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