Account Director
About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Public Relations Account Director with a strong background in Life Sciences communications. This role is ideal for a seasoned PR professional with a passion for healthcare innovation, client leadership, and integrated communications. You will lead high-impact campaigns for pharma, biotech, and medtech clients, while managing a team and driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a lead for multiple Life Sciences client accounts, ensuring strategic alignment and client satisfaction. Manage internal collaboration and tracking client budgets
- Manage the day-to-day account work with multiple projects. Tasks include working across traditional and digital PR strategies. Including press releases, pitches, social content, and social media & engagement
- Foster relationships with clients and external stakeholders, such as media, patient advocates, and medical experts.
- Oversee and manage the execution of PR campaigns. This includes projects surrounding national and local media, regulatory milestones, sponsored content, data communications, and thought leadership
- Manage client relationships, looking for opportunities for organic growth. Take part in the agency business development process, including RFP development and pitching
- Organize materials for the medical/legal/regulatory review process and work with the team to organize best practices
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of agency account management experience in Life Sciences communications, or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Prior agency experience with pharmaceutical, biotech, or medtech clients
- Demonstrated experience leading integrated PR campaigns. Including unbranded/branded awareness, media relations, and thought leadership campaigns
- Deep understanding of highly regulated environments. Has managed campaigns complying with FDA regulations and pharma marketing compliance
- A track record of building strong relationships with life sciences clients, leading to both organic growth and new business brought to the agency
- Experience with integrated communications, combining digital and traditional media strategies
- Ability to take initiative as well as work as a part of a collaborative team. Have interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility, and professionalism
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance based bonuses
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work environment and remote work options
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
- A collaborative and mission-driven team culture
This role is on a hybrid schedule reporting to one of the offices in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington DC.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.Â
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.Â
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.