Account Director/Senior Account Director/Group Account Director

About the role

Real Chemistry is seeking an Account Director to join our Medical Communications team, specifically for the Scientific and Medical Affairs team. This role is open to candidates at the Account Director, Senior Account Director, and Group Account Director levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day client lead and trusted advisor for emerging and mid-stage biotech partners across medical affairs and publication workstreams, leveraging our Biotech COE
• Provide senior-level strategic counsel on key programs, tailoring recommendations to the realities of emerging and mid-stage biotech (e.g., evolving evidence, rapid timelines, and lean teams)
• Oversee account operations to ensure seamless execution of high-quality deliverables - driving proactive issue resolution, clear stakeholder communication, and consistent delivery standards across the Biotech COE
• Drive strategic planning and account growth by identifying opportunities to evolve and expand programs for existing and identified emerging and mid-stage biotech clients
• Ensure financial stewardship across the account, including budget oversight, forecasting, resourcing, and profitability management
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment and contributing to capability-building within the Biotech COE
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant regulatory updates - translating insights into practical guidance for biotech clients
• Support new business efforts for emerging and mid-stage biotech, contributing to pitches and proposals and partnering with the Biotech COE to showcase differentiated expertise

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in medical affairs and ideally publications, in an agency setting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing biotech clients
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing client relationships and internal teams
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving account growth
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in financial management, including budget tracking and forecasting
• Experience with Advisory boards, investigator meetings, and meeting management
• Veeva management expertise (preferred but not required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. This includes offices in key markets with free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $150,000-$170,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Company Culture

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise.

Application

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