Account Director

Fingerpaint Marketing • Cedar Knolls, NJ

48d

About The Position

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It's that curiosity that's at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary people-first culture to the hundreds of Fingerpainters who define us, we've reimagined what it means to be a healthcare and wellness advertising agency. Here, creativity happens naturally—we attract top talent and give them a space to grow and collaborate.
The Opportunity: Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Account Director to join our dynamic team. The Account Director role will be responsible for providing leadership in account management, including day-to-day account activities and strategic guidance to clients. You must have a solid understanding of all things digital. You will be responsible for staff development and financial management, which includes proactive opportunities, and lean into industry trends and leverage lateral learning.
Note: Requires travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing agency.
• Effective presentation, mentorship, and client-facing skills.
• Solid understanding of Veeva systems and client requirements.
• Understand brand fundamentals (positioning, messaging, creative concepts) and how they all work together.
• Possess deep knowledge of category and competitive set, as well as client pipeline.
• Understand FDA rules/regulations and life cycle of a brand.
• Fluent in market research methodology and approaches.
• Excellent understanding of the digital marketplace and ad formats.
• Master of industry trends and guidelines (eg, CAN-SPAM, privacy policy, etc).
• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and collaboratively.
• Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with multiple team members.

Nice To Haves

• Media, analytics, and measurement experience.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PharmD, PhD).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial health of accounts.
• Deliver strategic client presentations, recommendations, and annual brand plans.
• Communicate strategy and tactical plans effectively across large multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring overall satisfaction with the team and agency.
• Identify and cultivate client opportunities.
• Management and mentorship of junior team members.
• Actively monitor the headlines for current brand and competitor news trends, and white space opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees