Associate Account Director-Promo Med Ed

Job Description Apply now Job Title: Associate Account Director-Promo Med Ed Posting Start Date: 6/22/26 Job Description: Associate Account Director – Promo Med Ed Location: Remote US Job Summary The Associate Account Director is the day to day “quarterback” for the team – liaising between the client and the internal team to help keep forward progression on all deliverables and milestones. Internally, the Associate Account Director must be the voice of the client – ensuring strategy and objectives are pulled through wherever appropriate. In the presence of the client, the Associate Account Director should be a strong, collaborative partner who speaks for the team when planning and troubleshooting obstacles. A successful Associate Account Director oversees the complete account cycle, from conception of the initial plan to the final submission of that plan, as well as any updates and associated strategies. Accountable in ensuring their internal team members drive the growth and prosperity of the business by enabling their teams to deliver the highest quality strategic communication plans and other deliverables. They also drive content development, in concert with Medical Lead, to ensure all deliverables are scientifically and strategically sound. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Account Direction & Growth – Supports strategic plans, including direct responsibility for outcomes of all assigned projects; identifies new business opportunities within the account to organically grow the portfolio; demonstrates an understanding of the account to recommend alternative solutions, improvements, and contingency plans, as needed, on behalf of the client based on brand/product strategy Team Management – Leads and mentors junior staff members, acting as a strong role model for exceptional performance; cultivates team performance in such a way as to encourage personal professional growth and development; provides consistent performance feedback and coaching to improve the capability and productivity of assigned internal staff; establishes, monitors, and delivers projects on target, on time, and on budget Account Resourcing and Operations – Supports management team in assessing staffing and operations requirements to successfully execute current and prospective business ventures and strategies; evaluates patterns of performance, teamwork, process management and business practice to make recommendations to improve agency profitability and overall client satisfaction Financial – Works with project and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing; supports the development of statements of work (SOWs) and ensures they are in place before work begins; prepares change orders for work when scope changes arise; ensures account and all projects remain compliant per corporate standards; maintains the monthly client finance tracking/reporting Content & Product Knowledge – Acts as initial review on all projects to ensure they are both scientifically sound and strategically relevant; partners closely with the Medical Lead to provide strategic and scientific feedback throughout the lifecycle of a project; reviews therapeutic literature and understands client data Client Communication & Satisfaction – Works with the Senior Account Director or Vice President to build and maintain client relationships with the day-to-day contacts Training and Development – Train and develop appropriate staff (Project Directors/Project Managers/Project Coordinators) as needed to run and maintain the business unit Other – Completes all relevant other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization as determined by the team Senior Account Director or Vice President. Support an annual operating budget of contract revenue: $1MM - $2+MM Oversees 1-2+ accounts (dependent upon scope) Experience, Skills, and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 4-5 years in Medical Education, with proven business development results, specific to medical communications management Familiarity of a variety of therapeutic categories, preferred A willingness to learn the clinical profile and how it fits into the market landscape Successful relationship initiator and builder with a positive, resilient personality that capitalizes on opportunities presented Experience supporting new service offerings to grow the account organically Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills Demonstrate a proven ability to effectively manage people, both individually and as a team Exhibit excellent judgment and demonstrate clear, concise problem-solving and decision-making skills while interacting with clients, team members, and healthcare professionals Ability to manage multiple, and sometimes competing, challenges, issues, and priorities with the ability to delegate and set clear expectations Manage client finance tracking to maintain account health Interact with third parties (other agency vendors/professional organizations/societies) where appropriate Proficient in software and computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and Veeva Travel Requirements Ability to travel and meet with clients as required; international and/or domestic (up to 25%)