Account Director

About the Role

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Account Director to join one of our medical affairs teams at Ashfield MedComms. This role would suit a candidate who enjoys being a strategic leader, multi-tasking, and is motivated to drive and develop the business.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, global authors, and leading experts. Bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex, multi-stakeholder programs.

This is a remote role but does include mandatory travel for things like on site advisory boards, estimated at 20%, primarily domestic.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of medical communications projects from strategy through delivery.
• Provide scientific and strategic consultation to clients across a range of therapeutic areas and products.
• Manage the planning and execution of projects including medical education initiatives, satellite symposia, congress activities, launch planning, and digital or multimedia programs.
• Apply strong project management and leadership skills to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Research and interpret scientific literature to provide subject matter expertise and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted partnerships and ensuring exceptional client service.
• Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities for growth, and consistently deliver high business standards.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, with line management responsibilities where applicable.

About You

• 5–8+ years of experience in healthcare or medical communications, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization, and strategic healthcare communications.
• Proven ability to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex client programs.
• Experience working on advisor boards in a medical communications setting.
• An inspirational leader with excellent people management skills and a passion for developing and mentoring others.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams and with clients.
• A strategic thinker who uses sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Brings energy, innovation, curiosity, and enthusiasm to every project and partnership.

Benefits

At Ashfield, compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a comprehensive bonus plan and benefit programs including for medical, dental, and vision, a generous 401k match, vacation, sick and personal days. Generous company holiday plan and additional benefits.