Account Director
Why Join the HWP Group?
Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP) is a medical and scientific communications agency dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative solutions. We collaborate with life science industry stakeholders to develop award-winning content and experiences. Our commitment extends to our team members, providing a supportive environment for career growth, well-being, and community involvement. Learn more at thehwpgroup.com.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Account Director to join our Account Services team. This role requires someone who can cultivate lasting relationships with clients and key opinion leaders, translating strategic goals into impactful projects.
Responsibilities
Lead Project Execution: Manage projects from planning through delivery, acting as the central liaison between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
Schedule & Risk Management: Communicate project schedules and updates to all stakeholders, monitor progress, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Project Tools & Tracking: Utilize project management platforms to build and maintain timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
Team Alignment: Facilitate project meetings to ensure cross-functional teams are aligned on methodology, goals, and progress tracking.
Resource Allocation: Manage project resources within budget, flagging scope changes or out-of-scope requests to the Account Lead and client.
Documentation & Budgeting: Develop materials, SOWs, program budgets, and reconciliations with precision and clarity.
Team Development: Support onboarding and training of Managers and Coordinators, delegating tasks and overseeing execution.
Compliance Oversight: Ensure all MLR/FDA approvals are completed on schedule and that content meets client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
3-5 years of account/project direction experience within a medical communications or medical advertising agency.
Located in the Boston or San Diego area for client collaboration.
Familiarity with medical terminology and pharmaceutical products, and knowledge of regulations and program implementation procedures.
High level of business acumen, financial awareness, and negotiation skills.
Experience in end-to-end project development, from ideation through implementation.
Proven ability in organic business development, including crafting tactical recommendations.
Expertise in Scope of Work (SOW) development and management.
Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills.
Proven strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate constructively and effectively in meetings with a clear understanding of individual action items.
Proactive problem-solving skills in communications with internal teams and clients.
Proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite.
Familiarity with Project Management platforms, especially Adobe® Workfront.
What You’ll Have
Account Director experience.
Medical communications or medical advertising agency background.
Medical terminology and pharmaceutical product knowledge.
Regulations and program implementation procedures understanding.
Business acumen, financial awareness, and negotiation skills.
End-to-end project development experience.
Organic business development and SOW development expertise.
Communication and time management skills.
Interpersonal skills and meeting facilitation abilities.
Problem-solving skills in communications.
Microsoft® Office Suite proficiency.
Project Management platform familiarity.
What We Offer
Immediate eligibility for all benefits, including medical, dental, vision, group term life, short-term and long-term disability.
401k plan employer matching contributions.
Company-sponsored incentive plans.
Generous PTO, including a week off in December for the holidays.
Paid volunteer time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-site gym and other employee wellness initiatives.
Employee Assistance Program.
Leadership development training program and other career development programs.
Remote and hybrid work schedule options.
Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 annually.