Account Director

Nucleus Global

13d

About The Position

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Account Director to join one of our Medical Affairs teams at Nucleus Global. This senior position is ideal for a strategic thinker and proven leader with deep experience in scientific communications. You’ll oversee key client accounts, guide medical affairs strategy, and mentor a talented team delivering high-quality, compliant, and impactful projects across a range of therapy areas.
As an Account Director, you’ll play a central role in shaping strategy, fostering client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of all scientific and tactical deliverables. You’ll also be responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team development within your business unit.
You’re a seasoned medical communications professional with a strong foundation in medical affairs management and a proven ability to lead both people and programs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in medical communications, with significant expertise in medical affairs strategy, planning, and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing direct reports.
• Proven success in client relationship management, strategic consultation, and account growth.
• Strong project and financial management skills, including budget control, forecasting, and SOW creation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Veeva or other similar tools (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic oversight and leadership on publication planning and delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives and scientific integrity.
• Building and maintaining strong client partnerships, acting as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact.
• Overseeing the development and execution of comprehensive projects and live meetings
• Leading and mentoring a team of client services members, providing clear direction, professional development, and performance feedback.
• Ensuring financial accountability across accounts, including budget oversight, SOW development, forecasting, and resource management.
• Collaborating closely with scientific and editorial teams to ensure content quality, compliance and adherence to industry standards.
• Identifying opportunities for organic account growth and supporting new business initiatives and proposal development.
• Championing operational efficiency and best practices to drive consistency and excellence.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement
• PTO
• In addition to a great benefits package, we are happy to talk flexible working.
• We are also known for our friendly and informal working environment with Friday socials across our offices, regular wellbeing weeks, and Town Hall events.
• We offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, including opportunities to transfer your skills to our other offices around the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees