Account director - USA

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Account Director in United States.

We are seeking an experienced Account Director to lead strategic client initiatives and drive high-quality delivery across key accounts in the life sciences and healthcare communications space. This role combines client relationship management with commercial strategy, ensuring excellence across publications programs and broader communications projects. The ideal candidate will guide internal teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to business development while maintaining a strong focus on growth and innovation. You will operate in a collaborative, fast-paced, and remote-friendly environment, influencing both client outcomes and internal team performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented leader to shape account strategy and make a tangible impact on both client success and organizational growth.

• Accountabilities:
• Lead the commercial strategy for high-profile publications programs and expand the account into additional workstreams over time.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and drive organic business development.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with client teams, external experts, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to internal account teams, fostering professional development and high-quality delivery.
• Oversee account financials and project budgets, ensuring commercial performance meets or exceeds key KPIs.
• Contribute to strategic planning, product development, and innovative approaches to client communications.
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• Requirements:
• Strong life sciences background with experience in healthcare communications or related agencies, ideally supporting publications accounts.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor account teams, providing clear strategic direction.
• Confidence in offering strategic counsel to clients and contributing to business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strategic mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Experience nurturing client relationships and guiding teams toward high-quality execution.
• Must be based in the USA with the right to work there.
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• Benefits:
• Fully remote work with flexible hybrid options.
• Professional development and continual learning opportunities.
• Two annual bonus schemes.
• 25 days’ vacation plus nine public holidays.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment promoting creativity and growth.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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