Account Director – Medical Communications

Avalere

. Build and maintain trusted client partnerships, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client relationship management and strategic planning within the medical communications and healthcare advertising sectors, driving financial performance and achieving KPIs while fostering team collaboration and excellence.

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Client Services ExperienceMedical Affairs ExpertiseStrategic PlanningCommercial AcumenTeam Leadership

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Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdvertisingMedical CommunicationsClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentKPI Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain trusted client partnerships, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded
Provide strategic and commercial insight across accounts and deliverables
Lead and motivate account teams, fostering collaboration and excellence
Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts
Drive financial performance and ensure KPIs are achieved
Own key accounts and drive strategic value
Deliver work within budget, timelines, and client expectations
Partner with multiple US clients on commercial/marketing and medical affairs projects
Ensure strategic alignment and excellence in delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong client services experience within a medical communications or healthcare advertising agency
Experience working on medical affairs and commercial deliverables is essential
Skilled in client relationship management and strategic planning
Natural leader who inspires teams and creates a positive, inclusive environment
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
On-demand training and professional development support
Global mobility opportunities across the business
Employee Network Groups and inclusion programs
Dedicated social opportunities and resources for homeworkers