Account Director
meet life sciencesSan Diego (CA)
About the role
Account Director – Medical Communications AgencySan Diego, CA Area (Hybrid/Flexible) Are you an experienced healthcare communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a highly specialized and strategic environment? A growing agency partner is seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and oversee the execution of innovative KOL engagement, Commercial, and Medical Affairs initiatives across a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a client-facing leader who enjoys partnering with key stakeholders, driving strategic discussions, and helping shape programs that influence scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement.
What You'll Do:
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, insight gathering, speaker initiatives, and peer-to-peer engagement activities.
Partner closely with Commercial and Medical Affairs teams to develop impactful stakeholder engagement strategies.
Provide strategic counsel to clients while identifying opportunities for organic account growth.
Oversee project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with scientific, creative, and operational teams to ensure seamless delivery of programs.
Mentor and develop junior account team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Drive account health, client satisfaction, and long-term partnership success.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience within a healthcare communications, medical communications, pharmaceutical advertising, or consulting environment.
- Strong background managing pharmaceutical or biotech clients.
- Experience leading KOL engagement initiatives and external expert programs.
- Exposure to both Commercial and Medical Affairs functions.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and scope management.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
- Previous experience managing and mentoring team members.
- Why This Opportunity?
- Work with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Highly strategic KOL engagement focus
- Blend of Commercial and Medical Affairs workstreams
- Visible role with direct client interaction and influence
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong growth trajectory
- Opportunity to help shape account strategy and agency expansion
- If you're a relationship-driven Account Director who thrives at the intersection of scientific engagement, stakeholder strategy, and client leadership, we'd love to connect.
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