Life Sciences Account Strategy Lead

mergeworld; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MERGE is seeking a Senior Account Director to oversee all account management activities, nurture client relationships, and drive strategic, measurable campaigns across traditional and digital Life Sciences channels. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact work while maintaining strong financial stewardship and leadership over the account team.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in account management within an advertising agency, with life sciences and MLR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of account management experience at an advertising agency with traditional and digital channels.
• Life Sciences experience (MedTech/Device/Pharma) and understanding of the MLR process; HCP experience required; DTC experience a plus.
• Strong background with strategic ideation, tactical activation, and financial management.
• Advanced client management skills and ability to expand business within existing clients.
• Managerial experience of at least 1 direct report.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all account management processes; monitor, direct, and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients.
• Nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Drive tactical projects through the agency to meet delivery requirements and deadlines.
• Act as a senior solution-oriented manager to develop lasting client-agency relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create strategic creative solutions for clients.
• Maintain ongoing client communication on progress, campaigns, and deliverables.

Skills

Account management

Strategic ideation

Financial management

Client communication

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Cross-channel marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

MERGE is seeking a Senior Account Director to oversee all account management activities, nurture client relationships, and drive strategic, measurable campaigns across traditional and digital Life Sciences channels. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact work while maintaining strong financial stewardship and leadership over the account team.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in account management within an advertising agency, with life sciences and MLR