Account Director – Medical Affairs - Remote

Overview

An opportunity for an experienced account director to lead a medical affairs account focusing on rare diseases, delivering high-impact initiatives that advance scientific communication and patient outcomes.

In Short

• Lead the account team in medical affairs for rare diseases.
• Provide scientific, strategic and creative expertise on medical communications projects.
• Build positive relationships with client teams and medical experts.
• Support business development activities and account growth.
• Manage account financials and project budgets.
• Review content developed by the writing team.
• Encourage development within the internal account team.
• Experience in rare diseases and omnichannel is beneficial.
• Flexible working options available.
• Must be based in the UK or Ireland.

Requirements

• Expertise in client services at a healthcare communications agency.
• Strong life sciences background.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor account teams.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid working options.
• Continual learning and professional development opportunities.
• Two annual bonus schemes.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life and income protection insurance.