Senior Account Director – Medical Affairs

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. Autonomously lead and be accountable for a portfolio of client business .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management skills with the ability to lead client portfolios autonomously while fostering team development and maintaining effective client relationships. Exhibits a deep understanding of scientific knowledge and the ability to analyze data to inform client strategies and improve outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceStrong Written And Oral CommunicationClient Service OrientationAbility To Analyze Data And Draw InsightsCoaching And Mentoring Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisBudget ManagementDeadline ManagementProblem Structuring

Soft Skills

Independent ThinkerCollaborative Team PlayerStrong Work EthicAttention To DetailProfessional Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Client Relationship ManagementMedical AffairsHealthcare ProfessionalsHigh-Science Business AreasClient Counsel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Autonomously lead and be accountable for a portfolio of client business
Support team-member growth and allocate work to support development
Build confidence with senior clients through independent client counsel
Anticipate client needs and stay ahead of client priorities
Challenge team members to develop solutions before providing input
Coach team members to challenge clients when needed
Manage wider client-team relationships beyond daily client contacts
Maintain regular contact with the wider client team
Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and external factors affecting them
Proactively inform clients and coach teams to increase their knowledge
Leverage Medical Affairs and publications offerings to improve effectiveness and outcomes for healthcare professionals and patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to take ownership and run projects with limited supervision
Highly organized, with strong deadline management, prioritization, attention to detail, and problem-structuring skills
Independent thinker and collaborative team player
Professional presence, urgency, and client service orientation
Ability to manage upward and communicate foreseeable issues or missed deadlines
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing, and evolving environment
Strong work ethic and track record of delivering high-quality work on schedule and on budget
Ability to adapt quickly, innovate, and remain reliable under pressure
Strong written, oral, business communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills
Ability to analyze data/research and draw actionable insights
Project management experience, including meeting deadlines, prioritizing, and managing detailed budgets
Experience encouraging professional development of direct reports and influencing across matrixed teams
Scientific knowledge from an educational degree or work on high-science business areas/accounts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous holiday and paid time off
Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
Support in saving for the future
Free snacks in offices
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
Hybrid and remote flexibility where appropriate
Collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities throughout the year
Great Place to Work® certified workplace