VP, Account Management

MERGE•St. Louis, MO

5d•$114,400 - $167,800•Hybrid

About The Position

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency focused on health and wellness, using storytelling and technology to create human-centered marketing. The VP, Account Management is a team and business leader, strategic advisor, and relationship builder responsible for steering high-impact healthcare accounts and guiding cross-functional agency teams. The role owns a $5–7 million book of business and shapes short- and long-term brand strategy for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. The VP partners with executive and C-suite client leaders, directs integrated campaigns for healthcare professional (HCP) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) audiences, and identifies account growth opportunities. The position also leads and mentors agency talent and oversees complex marketing programs, digital experiences, paid media, and multichannel strategies. MERGE uses a hybrid work approach and is prioritizing candidates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Raleigh, and St. Louis; U.S.-based remote candidates may also be considered. Travel to a MERGE hub may be required for business needs.

Requirements

8–10+ years of agency account management experience, with deep specialization in pharmaceutical marketing.
Proven experience leading comprehensive integrated campaigns targeting both healthcare professionals and patients/consumers.
Demonstrated success managing mid-to-large agency accounts of $5 million or more and leading cross-functional teams.
Track record of building high-trust relationships with executive-level client stakeholders.
Reliable record of meeting or exceeding revenue forecasts and identifying account expansion opportunities.
Strong team management skills and a genuine interest in developing talent and maintaining a positive culture.
U.S. employment authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Central Nervous System (CNS) drug space, including neurology, psychiatry, or neurodegenerative conditions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary advocate and trusted strategic advisor to pharmaceutical and biotech clients, partnering with executive and C-suite leadership to align marketing initiatives with business goals.
Direct a $5–7 million book of business, deliver revenue forecasts, and identify incremental growth opportunities.
Oversee integrated marketing programs, digital experiences, paid media, and omnichannel strategies for HCP and DTC audiences.
Lead, inspire, and manage cross-functional agency teams; delegate effectively and foster a collaborative culture.
Mentor team members and support their career development.
Develop short- and long-term account roadmaps and brand strategies.