Account Director/Senior Account Director (Boston-based)

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Job Description:

Real Chemistry is a global agency that delivers healthcare communications and marketing services to pharmaceutical and biotech clients. The company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and impact.

Account Director – Medical Communications

Join our Medical Communications team as the primary client contact for emerging and mid‑stage biotech companies, leading projects worth approximately $2M. This hybrid role is based in Boston.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as day‑to‑day client lead and trusted advisor for emerging and mid‑stage biotech partners across medical affairs and publication workstreams, leveraging the Biotech COE.
  • Provide senior‑level strategic counsel on key programs, tailoring recommendations to the realities of emerging and mid‑stage biotech.
  • Oversee account operations to ensure seamless execution of high‑quality deliverables, proactive issue resolution, and clear stakeholder communication.
  • Drive strategic planning and account growth by identifying opportunities to evolve and expand programs for existing and identified clients.
  • Ensure financial stewardship across the account, including budget oversight, forecasting, resourcing, and profitability management.
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment and contributing to capability‑building within the COE.
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory updates; translate insights into practical guidance.
  • Support new business efforts for emerging and mid‑stage biotech, contributing to pitches and proposals and partnering with the COE to showcase differentiated expertise.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in medical affairs and publications, preferably in an agency setting.
  • Minimum of 3 years servicing biotech clients.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing client relationships and internal teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of driving account growth.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Proficiency in financial management, including budget tracking and forecasting.
  • Experience with advisory boards, investigator meetings, and meeting management.
  • Veeva management expertise (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program that includes a competitive salary, paid time off, health insurance options, wellness support, and access to professional development resources.

Pay Range

$150,000–$170,000.

Employment Status

Hybrid role based in Boston, with expectations for office attendance two days per week for employees within an hour of an office.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We employ a hiring process that respects all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

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Posted: May 31st, 2026