Group Account Director

Real Chemistry • New York, NY

1d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. As a Group Account Director, you will serve as the senior strategic leader across multiple medical affairs and publication workstreams. You’ll own client relationships at the highest level, drive integrated account growth, and ensure operational excellence across a portfolio of work. This role requires leadership, business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while mentoring a high-performing team. This position is a perfect fit for you if: Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. You are a highly motivated leader, with a passion for growing a business and mentoring a team.

Requirements

• 10+ years in medical affairs/publications within an agency setting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar accounts and driving organic growth.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing complex budgets.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Positive thinker who can adapt quickly, innovate and be a reliable resource under pressure.
• Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation
• High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment
• Demonstrated experience encouraging professional development of direct reports and exerting influence across matrixed teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in advisory boards, symposia, MSL materials; publication planning a plus
• Veeva experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Act as the senior client partner, shaping long-term strategies and ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
• Business Growth: Identify and drive opportunities for account expansion, new business development, and innovative solutions across multiple accounts. This includes pitching for new business as well as growing accounts to their full potential
• Operational Excellence: Oversee account operations, ensuring flawless execution, proactive issue resolution, and financial stewardship (budgeting, forecasting, profitability).
• Executive-Level Counsel: Provide trusted advisory support to senior client stakeholders on medical affairs and publication strategies.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire account teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Industry Expertise: Stay ahead of regulatory changes, competitive trends, and emerging best practices to inform client strategies.

Benefits

• Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
• Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
• Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees