Strategic Account Director, Medical Communications

Meet Life Sciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences is seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships for a portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotech clients within a Medical Communications setting. You will oversee KOL engagement, advisory boards, and cross-functional programs across Commercial and Medical Affairs, ensuring scientific integrity and strategic impact.

You'll mentor junior team members, manage project scopes and budgets, and drive account growth through thoughtful leadership, clear communication, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare communications, medical communications, pharmaceutical advertising, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic and day-to-day client lead across multiple accounts.
• Lead the planning and execution of KOL engagement programs, including advisory boards and speaker initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial and Medical Affairs teams to develop stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and identify opportunities for organic account growth.
• Oversee project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with scientific, creative, and operational teams to ensure delivery of programs.
• Mentor and develop junior account team members and drive client satisfaction.

Skills

KOL engagement

Account leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Job description

Meet Life Sciences is seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships for a portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotech clients within a Medical Communications setting. You will oversee KOL engagement, advisory boards, and cross-functional programs across Commercial and Medical Affairs, ensuring scientific integrity and strategic impact.

You'll mentor junior team members, manage project scopes and budgets, and drive account growth through thoughtful leadership, clear communication, and