Account Director (Life Science)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential experiential marketing agency seeking an Account Director specializing in Life Sciences to join their team on a remote basis. This senior client leadership role focuses on managing global pharmaceutical and healthcare client portfolios, driving strategic relationships, and delivering innovative event and engagement programs within a highly regulated industry.

As Account Director, you will serve as the primary strategic partner to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders, overseeing commercial performance, team development, and delivery excellence across complex life sciences programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop strategic relationship plans for executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders across assigned life sciences accounts
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic counsel and creative innovation that supports business objectives
• Lead client retention and growth strategies, identifying opportunities for new services and revenue expansion
• Manage financial performance including revenue forecasting, gross margin delivery, and profitability targets
• Oversee delivery of all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate performance and shape future strategies
• Partner with internal operations and compliance teams to maintain robust governance frameworks in regulated environments
• Lead strategic response and delivery of RFPs, proposals, and pitch presentations
• Develop, mentor, and coach direct reports and wider team members
• Monitor timesheet activity and prepare monthly client project analysis to assess costs against budgets
• Lead recruitment processes, interviewing and selecting new team members

What We're Looking For

• 8–10 years' experience in client services, account management, or event strategy
• Proven track record managing global or multi-market client portfolios in life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors
• Demonstrable experience developing long-term senior stakeholder relationships at C-suite level
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget management, margin optimization, and pricing strategy
• In-depth understanding of industry compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across operations, creative, digital, and production functions
• Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels
• Strategic thinker with proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities and service excellence

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly, as all applications must be processed through our recruiting team to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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