VP, Group Account Director (Medical Education)

twentysix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

VML Health, part of WPP, is seeking a Vice President, Group Account Director to lead multiple large account teams across healthcare brands. You will oversee day-to-day management, budgets, and quality of deliverables, reporting to SVP.

This senior role emphasizes strategic leadership, client partnerships, and growth within current business. You will mentor teams, drive forward-thinking plans, and participate in new business pitches, while maintaining brand integrity and superior client service

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in the medical field, with 5-6 years in medical education.
• Demonstrated history of managing various medical education programs.
• Leadership and strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day activities through strong account leadership, motivation, and supervision
• Engage in forward thinking and planning for accounts, staying "one step ahead"
• Act as a mentor, identifying opportunities for individual growth and experiences
• Keep team motivated and celebrate brand achievements
• Identify and resolve conflicts with practical solutions
• Keep management informed of client activity, issues, and opportunities
• Ensure adherence to internal processes and improve standard operating procedures
• Participate in new business pitches and foster valuable industry relationships
• Be the brand champion, ensuring all efforts align with brand strategy and vision
• Possess intimate knowledge of therapeutic markets and stay abreast of trends
• Develop annual strategic and tactical plans, engaging senior leadership as needed
• Provide clients with strategic insights and proactive recommendations
• Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with all levels of client team
• Identify and lead organic growth within current business
• Participate in the development of breakthrough creative and innovative programs
• Develop realistic forecasts and monitor financial performance of accounts

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Agency recruitment

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

About VML Health:

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.

At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.

Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.

VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.

International Meetings and Science (IMsci), a division of VML Health, works with companies to build world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical brands among medical professionals and consumers, with a transmedia storytelling approach that covers medical education strategies.

What we’re looking for:

As a Vice President, Group Account Director you will lead multiple, large account teams for various clients/brands. You will have overall accountability for the day-to-day management of the accounts and all aspects of the finished products and will report to a Senior Vice President, Account Director. You will be responsible for the development and management of your account teams. In this senior position, you must ensure your team delivers quality projects that are on-time and within budget.

What you'll do:

• Drive day-to-day activities through strong account leadership, motivation, and supervision

• Engage in forward thinking and planning for accounts, staying "one step ahead"

• Act as a mentor, identifying opportunities for individual growth and experiences

• Keep team motivated and celebrate brand achievements

• Identify and resolve conflicts with practical solutions

• Keep management informed of client activity, issues, and opportunities

• Ensure adherence to internal processes and improve standard operating procedures

• Participate in new business pitches and foster valuable industry relationships

• Be the brand champion, ensuring all efforts align with brand strategy and vision

• Possess intimate knowledge of therapeutic markets and stay abreast of trends

• Develop annual strategic and tactical plans, engaging senior leadership as needed

• Provide clients with strategic insights and proactive recommendations

• Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with all levels of client team

• Identify and lead organic growth within current business

• Participate in the development of breakthrough creative and innovative programs

• Develop realistic forecasts and monitor financial performance of accounts

Who you are:

• Passionate about the medical education/communication business

• Strong industry knowledge and medical communications acumen

• Excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and listening skills

• Exercises sound judgment and manages time effectively

• Strong professional work ethic and active role in agency recruitment

What you'll need:

• 8+ years experience in the medical area, with 5-6 years in medical education

• Demonstrated history of managing various medical education programs

• Leadership skills and effective written and oral communication skills

• Willingness to work overtime, travel, and attend off-hour events

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.

• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.

• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

_$100,000—$230,000 USDWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.