Senior Account Director, Life Sciences (Remote)

Tech Sales Jobs; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Lifestyle Spending Account

Flexible Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

MERGE is seeking a Sr. Account Director in a remote-friendly role across the U.S.

The role leads all account management processes, nurturing client relationships and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver strategic campaigns for Life Sciences and Payor/Financial Services clients. You will partner with clients on strategy, ideas, trends, and thought leadership, growing business within existing relationships while mentoring the account team.

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 (MedTech/Device/Pharma) experience and understanding of the MLR process, HCP experience required, DTC experience a plus
• 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 for life sciences, payor & financial services clients.
• Nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients and drive projects to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strategic, creative solutions.
• Mentor and manage account team members and ensure client satisfaction.
• Drive opportunities to grow business within existing clients and new opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

MERGE is seeking a Sr. Account Director in a remote-friendly role across the U.S.

The role leads all account management processes, nurturing client relationships and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver strategic campaigns for Life Sciences and Payor/Financial Services clients. You will partner with clients on strategy, ideas, trends, and thought leadership, growing business within existing relationships while mentoring the account team.