Senior Account Director, Medical Communications

Omnicom Health Medical Communications; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Health Medical Communications seeks a Senior Account Director to lead client relationships and manage cross‑functional teams across the molecule‑to‑market journey for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You will drive project management, optimize internal processes, and mentor direct reports.

You will participate in client pitches, develop proposals, prepare financial status updates, forecast initiatives, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while collaborating with leadership across

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business, technical communications, or science.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in publishing, health/medical pharmaceuticals or biotech, and/or technical communications.
• Understanding of market dynamics in therapeutic areas is preferred.
• Understanding of scientific messaging, KOL engagement strategies, and meeting management for advisory boards, symposia and promotional speaker training.
• Comprehension of medical terminology.
• Availability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Experience estimating costs and developing budgets.
• Prior supervisory experience and the ability to motivate others to attain goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for client, ensuring resolution of day‑to‑day account issues.
• Understand client needs; write proposals to address unmet client needs and opportunities.
• Be an active participant and leader in client pitches, delivering logical, succinct, appropriate, and compelling messages.
• Advise clients on project development and objectives, communication strategies, and tactical recommendations; and make concise recommendations to help move business forward.
• Regularly perform account analysis, proactively raising issues and/or suggesting changes to enhance profitability and prevent project overages.
• Demonstrate proven ability to lead projects and programs to completion accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare for and actively participate in financial status meetings.
• Contribute to and/or lead monthly forecasting exercises.
• Manage, develop, and mentor direct reports, providing directional guidance to client‑facing teams across a wide range of responsibilities.
• Oversee execution of all account initiatives from inception through completion; create actionable plans, provide ongoing feedback for direct reports.
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure project continuity and quality, and timely product end results.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Budgeting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technical communications, or science

Job description

Omnicom Health Medical Communications seeks a Senior Account Director to lead client relationships and manage cross‑functional teams across the molecule‑to‑market journey for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You will drive project management, optimize internal processes, and mentor direct reports.

You will participate in client pitches, develop proposals, prepare financial status updates, forecast initiatives, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while collaborating with leadership across