Account Director - Medical Publications in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Account Director - Medical Publications in United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of scientific communications, client strategy, and account management within the medical publications and life sciences space.
You will oversee complex client accounts, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, science-driven communication programs that support pharmaceutical and biotech objectives.
The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on client engagement, ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders and medical experts.
You will be responsible for driving account growth, identifying new business opportunities, and shaping innovative publication strategies.
This position requires close collaboration across internal departments to ensure operational excellence, scientific accuracy, and financial performance.
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while mentoring internal teams and ensuring delivery of impactful, evidence-based medical communication solutions.
This is a high-visibility role where leadership, scientific understanding, and commercial acumen directly influence client success and long-term partnerships.

Lead and manage assigned client accounts within the medical publications and medical communications space, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

• Oversee day-to-day account operations, including project oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, key stakeholders, and external scientific or medical partners.
• Ensure alignment of deliverables with client objectives, disease areas, and scientific/marketing strategies.
• Coordinate internal teams and cross-functional resources to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts through proposals and presentations.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on account performance, financials, and growth opportunities.
• Lead or participate in client meetings, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.
• Mentor and manage account team members, supporting professional development and performance management.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in medical communications and a strong ability to manage complex client relationships in a scientific environment.

• 8–10+ years of experience in medical communications, publications, pharmaceutical marketing, or a related scientific agency setting.
• Proven experience in account management and leadership within a publications or medical communications agency.
• Strong understanding of scientific and medical concepts with the ability to quickly interpret technical information.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial tracking for multiple projects or accounts.
• Demonstrated business development skills, including proposal writing and client pitching.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in science or business is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and market standards
• Remote-first work model with flexible working arrangements across the United States
• Opportunity to work with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexible structure
• Career growth in a high-impact, science-driven communications environment
• Exposure to advanced medical communications strategy and global client portfolios
• Collaborative and highly specialized teams with strong scientific expertise
• Opportunities for leadership development and business ownership within accounts