Hybrid Pharma Account Director — Life Sciences

MERGE; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401K

Lifestyle Spending Account

Employer Paid Life & Disability

Flexible Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

MERGE is seeking an Account Director for its Pharma/Life Science practice in a hybrid role based in the United States. You will oversee account management, nurture client relationships, and deliver strategic, data-driven campaigns across traditional and digital Life Sciences channels.

You will mentor the team, drive delivery on time and budget, and expand business within existing clients. The role requires 8–10 years in account management at an advertising agency or similar, with Life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of account management experience at an advertising agency or similar, with traditional and digital channels.
• Life Sciences/Pharma experience and understanding of the MLR process, ideally with DTC experience.
• Strong background with strategic ideation, tactical activation, and financial management.
• Understanding of media objectives, experience with various media channels including targeting and audiences, KPIs and measurement, plus cross collaboration with media and analytics teams.
• Superior professional communication and presentation skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves to be a constant leader to a team in a highly collaborative environment and to develop and execute client service strategies.
• Advanced client management skills, especially as it relates to expanding business within existing clients.
• Commitment to the client, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Managerial experience of at least 1 direct report.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all account management processes and client interactions.
• Direct and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients.
• Drive tactical projects through the agency to meet deadlines and delivery requirements.
• Act as a senior solution-oriented manager fostering client-agency relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strategic creative solutions.

Skills

Account management

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MERGE is seeking an Account Director for its Pharma/Life Science practice in a hybrid role based in the United States. You will oversee account management, nurture client relationships, and deliver strategic, data-driven campaigns across traditional and digital Life Sciences channels.

You will mentor the team, drive delivery on time and budget, and expand business within existing clients. The role requires 8–10 years in account management at an advertising agency or similar, with Life