Account Director

Account Director – Medical Communications Agency

San 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.