Senior Account Director

Real Chemistry; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Generous holiday and paid time off

Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans

Mental wellness coaching

Access to online classes through LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications firm is seeking a Senior Account Director to manage client relationships and ensure project success. You will lead client engagements, provide strategic direction, and maintain key media relationships. The position requires 8+ years of public relations experience and strong project management skills. Enjoy a hybrid work model with a salary range of $105,000 to $130,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including wellness support and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience in public relations, communications or advertising, with integrated healthcare PR experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to grow existing business and contribute strategically to new business.
• Management experience required; able to empower teams and support professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide strategic direction for the business in partnership with internal leadership.
• Maintain relationships with key media channels to support strategic execution.

Skills

Public relations experience

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Data-oriented approach

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Account Director to join our growing team!

The Senior Account Director manages client relationships on large or multiple engagements, serving as a trusted partner to clients. The role involves understanding the market, identifying solutions to business problems, and leading client engagements while galvanizing cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, integrated solutions and groundbreaking results.

Location & Travel

This is a hybrid role based in any U.S. office—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the U.S., depending on team and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Provide counsel on research findings, industry knowledge, the external marketplace, and competitive pressures to sell agency expertise and gain consensus on creative ideas.
• Empower teams through engaging career development practices and ensure technical and operational excellence in all executions.
• Participate in leadership activities and recruiting events to attract and retain talent.
• Provide strategic direction for the business in partnership with internal leadership to ensure the team delivers its best work.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with key media channels to support strategic execution of services.
• Use a deep understanding of Real Chemistry’s capabilities to spot opportunities for client success and promote ideas internally and to clients.
• Act as the contact point for project challenges, ensuring timely, on‑budget delivery and maintaining financial accountability for engagement performance.
• Partner with practice and shared service leads throughout the business to streamline, elevate, and innovate tactical processes.
• Develop integrated business (social media/digital, content) through trend‑spotting, strategic recommendations, and full‑scope introductions to Real Chemistry’s capabilities.

Cultural Fit

• Alignment with company values: Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an “I.”
• Adaptability, resilience, and willingness to adjust scope, responsibilities, and focus as the organization grows.
• Proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a data‑driven mindset.
• Highly organized self‑starter capable of independent work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of proven experience in public relations, communications, or advertising, with integrated healthcare PR experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to grow existing business and contribute strategically to new business.
• Outstanding project management skills—ability to meet timelines, prioritize, and manage detailed budgets.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and clinical information to clients and management.
• Data‑oriented approach with the ability to translate business challenges into measurable steps.
• Influencing skills to drive change internally and with clients.
• Management experience required; able to empower teams, keep them on track, and support professional development.
• High energy and effectiveness in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Domestic travel for client meetings and conferences (approximately 10%).

Pay Range

$105,000–$130,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation is determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify the pay range at any time.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region, including free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Additional perks include mental wellness coaching, support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes through LinkedIn Learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where employees feel empowered to leverage their personal lived experience and professional expertise. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process should inform the recruiter.