Strategic Account Director, Life Sciences & Pharma

MERGE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; 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 seeks an Account Director to lead life sciences client engagements and drive end‑to‑end account management. You will nurture strong client relationships, guide strategic initiatives, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of campaigns across traditional and digital channels.

With 8–10 years in account leadership at agencies and deep Life Sciences expertise, you’ll strategize with clients, manage cross‑functional teams, and expand services within key accounts, while upholding MERGE’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of account management experience at an advertising agency or similar.
• Life Sciences/Pharma experience and understanding of the MLR process, ideally with DTC experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all account management processes. You will monitor, direct, and motivate day‑to‑day interactions between the account team and clients, actively nurturing strong relationships with existing and possible clients.
• Drive strategic projects through the agency and meet delivery requirements and deadlines.
• Act as a senior solution‑oriented manager who develops lasting client relationships between client and agency teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to craft strategic creative solutions for clients.
• Mentor and manage a team, and grow business within existing clients.

Skills

Account Management

Life Sciences/Pharma

Strategic Thinking

Financial Management

Client Relationships

Presentation Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

MERGE seeks an Account Director to lead life sciences client engagements and drive end‑to‑end account management. You will nurture strong client relationships, guide strategic initiatives, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of campaigns across traditional and digital channels.

With 8–10 years in account leadership at agencies and deep Life Sciences expertise, you’ll strategize with clients, manage cross‑functional teams, and expand services within key accounts, while upholding MERGE’s