Account Director, Medical Communications
Account Director, Oncology Medical Meetings & KOL Engagement The Opportunity If you love the moment an advisory board clicks, when the right KOLs are in the room and the insights start shaping a brand's direction, this role was built for you. Our client is a specialist medical communications agency within a respected, growing healthcare commercialization network. They partner with leading oncology companies on the scientific engagement programs that matter most: advisory boards, KOL engagement, and medical meetings across the US and globally. They are hiring an Account Director to own high-impact oncology accounts, act as a trusted strategic partner to clients, and help shape how the next generation of their team grows. You'll have the backing of a large network with the agility and closeness of a focused, specialist team.
What You'll Do
Lead the strategy behind world-class medical meetings. Own advisory boards (live and virtual), HCP interactions, and scientific engagement programs from concept through insights, partnering closely with meeting planners on execution. Drive KOL engagement. Lead KOL engagement workstreams beyond the meetings space, building meaningful relationships with thought leaders across oncology disease states. Be the client's go-to partner. Manage relationships, deliverables, and strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams, including high-touch clients and the occasional difficult conversation. Own the business side. Manage account profitability, budgets, contracting, and forecasting with confidence. Grow what you touch. Spot opportunities, build proposals, contribute to client brand planning, and support new business. Stay hands-on. Manage your own projects directly while keeping the bigger strategic picture in view. Mentor and lead. Support and build confidence in junior team members from day one, with the opportunity to take on direct reports as the team grows. What You Bring Bachelor's degree 5 to 7 years of agency experience in medical communications, with recent, consistent work leading advisory boards and medical meetings Experience with both US and global meetings, and an understanding of how they differ across markets A track record managing multiple clients and workstreams, whether one large account or several smaller ones Confidence managing budgets, profitability, and forecasting Experience growing accounts and supporting new business Oncology experience is a strong plus, and clinical development exposure is a bonus A polished, proactive, self-starter style with excellent communication skills A mentorship mindset and a desire to help others succeed Why You'll Love It Work that matters. Your programs help shape how oncology therapies reach the physicians and patients who need them. Real ownership. Lead your own accounts with the trust and autonomy to make an impact quickly. A clear path to leadership. Mentor from day one, with direct reports possible within about six months. Network strength, boutique feel. Access the resources of a growing healthcare commercialization network while working on a close, collaborative team. Flexibility. A fully remote role with light travel. This position includes competitive benefits and an annual bonus target