Group Account Director (Medical Affairs)

Real Chemistry

5d•$165,000 - $185,000•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. Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Account Director to join our growing team! 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 is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. We are also open to remote applicants in Ontario, Canada. This role requires working eastern US hours.

Requirements

10+ years in medical affairs/publications within an agency setting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
Expertise in advisory boards, symposia, MSL materials; publication planning a plus
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
Veeva experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree a plus

Nice To Haves

publication planning a plus
advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

Act as the senior client partner, shaping long-term strategies and ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices
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
Oversee account operations, ensuring flawless execution, proactive issue resolution, and financial stewardship (budgeting, forecasting, profitability)
Provide trusted advisory support to senior client stakeholders on medical affairs and publication strategies
Lead, mentor, and inspire account teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Stay ahead of regulatory changes, competitive trends, and emerging best practices to inform client strategies