Senior Health & Life Sciences Marketing Director

MERGE; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Lifestyle Spending Account

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

MERGE, a marketing and technology agency, is seeking a Sr. Account Director to oversee all account management, nurture client relationships, and lead strategic programs across traditional and digital Life Sciences channels.

You will drive collaboration between the account team and clients, ensuring on‑strategy delivery and on‑time, on‑budget results. The role blends strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership, requires 8–10 years in account management at an ad agency, and offers a hybrid,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all account management processes.
• Monitor, direct, and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients.
• Drive tactical projects through the agency and meet delivery requirements and deadlines.
• Act as a senior, solution‑oriented manager fostering client–agency relationships.
• Maintain ongoing client contact and ensure work aligns with strategy, time, and budget.

Skills

Account management

Advertising industry

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

MERGE, a marketing and technology agency, is seeking a Sr. Account Director to oversee all account management, nurture client relationships, and lead strategic programs across traditional and digital Life Sciences channels.

You will drive collaboration between the account team and clients, ensuring on‑strategy delivery and on‑time, on‑budget results. The role blends strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership, requires 8–10 years in account management at an ad agency, and offers a hybrid,