VP, Account Director – Medical Education

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. Own senior client relationships as a trusted advisor and brand steward .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing senior client relationships and leading cross-functional teams in pharmaceutical advertising. Proven ability to drive agency growth and foster a collaborative culture while effectively managing timelines and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical Advertising ExperienceTeam ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipStrong Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCoachingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Agency ExperienceMultichannel WorkFinancial ManagementClient MeetingsAgency Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own senior client relationships as a trusted advisor and brand steward
Lead cross-functional teams across multichannel work, keeping timelines, budgets, and workflows on track
Anticipate challenges, solve problems before they surface, and guide teams past known pitfalls
Coach and develop high-performing talent while fostering a collaborative, no-silos culture
Partner with leadership and Project Management to staff smartly and manage financial health
Drive agency growth through pitches, organic opportunities, and smart use of internal expertise
Lead initiatives that elevate the agency’s vision, performance, and presence

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-8 years of pharmaceutical advertising and/or agency experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience managing teams
Able to travel to client meetings
Able to take the lead across a multi-disciplinary team