Senior Account Director, Medical Communications

Summary

Join Avalere Health as an Account Director (Medical Affairs) and play a crucial role in delivering strategic and commercial value to clients. You will manage accounts strategically, nurture client relationships, and maximize account potential. Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure excellent service delivery within budget and timelines. As a subject matter expert in Medical Affairs, you will manage large budgets, oversee multiple projects, and provide leadership and guidance to the team. This remote/hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree (preferably in life sciences) and 5+ years of experience in account or project management within a healthcare or medical communications agency. Avalere Health offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferable ideally within life sciences, or related field
• A-level minimum requirement
• 5 years+ experience in Account Management/Project Managements roles, within a healthcare or medical communications agency is essential
• Expert in Medical Affairs project types and deliverables
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts, as well as industry regulations and standards
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic and commercial insights to align with their objectives
• Have a deep understanding of therapy area, product and market, ensuring deliverables support client goals
• Lead account teams, ensuring seamless project execution and high-quality outcomes
• Mentor and support client services teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and contribute to organic growth
• Monitor budgets, profitability, and key financial metrics to meet recovery objectives
• Ensure adherence to industry guidelines (ABPI, EFPIA) and internal compliance standards
• Conduct regular account reviews to assess quality, timelines, and resource needs
• Lead client onboarding and regular review meetings to drive satisfaction and future work

Benefits

• Generous company pension/retirement plan
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives
• Compelling time-off policy
• Many other excellent employee benefits
• Flexible working practices