Senior Life Sciences Account Director

MERGE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401K

Lifestyle Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency focused on health and wellness. We seek a Sr. Account Director to oversee all account management, nurture client relationships, and drive strategic projects from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of agency experience across traditional and digital channels, Life Sciences expertise including MLR/HCP, and strong leadership. Salary range and benefits are discussed, with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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.
• Understanding of media objectives, experience with various media channels including targeting and audiences, KPIs and measurement, plus cross collaboration with media and analytics teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all account management processes.
• Monitor, direct, and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients.
• Deliver engaging, passionate outstanding ideas and work.
• Work closely with the account team to drive tactical projects through the agency and meet delivery requirements/deadlines.
• Act as a senior solution-oriented manager who thrives on developing lasting relationships between the client and agency teams.
• Prospect and nurture client relationships and expand business within existing accounts.

Skills

Account management

Life Sciences knowledge

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency focused on health and wellness. We seek a Sr. Account Director to oversee all account management, nurture client relationships, and drive strategic projects from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of agency experience across traditional and digital channels, Life Sciences expertise including MLR/HCP, and strong leadership. Salary range and benefits are discussed, with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.