Account Director

Fifth Element

. Own senior-level client relationships .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing senior-level client relationships and leading integrated healthcare projects from brief to launch, with a strong focus on data-driven performance and financial management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account ManagementMLR ComplianceProject LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingFinancial Management

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Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizedProactiveTrustworthy

Industry Keywords

Pharma AgencyHealthcare AgencyCross-Functional TeamsClient RelationshipsPerformance Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own senior-level client relationships
Lead integrated HCP and patient work from brief to launch
Move work through MLR while preserving the core idea
Turn clinical data into clear, actionable direction for the team
Align strategy, creative, and execution across disciplines
Identify and act on opportunities to grow the business
Use data to improve performance
Manage scopes, budgets, and financial health

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in account management at a pharma/healthcare agency
Deep understanding of MLR and how to work within it
Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills; clear, direct, and trusted by clients and teams
Comfortable in data-driven, performance-focused environments
Solid financial instincts
Organized, proactive, and unshakable when things get complicated