Account Director, Promotional Medical Education

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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 an Account Director to join our growing Promotional Medical Education team!

The Account Director will lead strategic client partnerships, overseeing the development and execution of healthcare marketing initiatives. This role combines strategic thinking, client relationship management, and team leadership to drive the success of peer-to-peer education programs and other brand initiatives. The Account Director will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring excellence in execution, compliance, and results-driven outcomes.

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. Please note that candidates local to the Carmel, IN office are preferred. This role will work Eastern business hours

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact
• Drive strategic brand initiatives, including peer-to-peer education and channel strategy
• Provide data-driven recommendations and adjust strategies based on market dynamics, ROI, and competitor activities
• Lead the development and execution of peer-to-peer programs, including business planning and forecasting
• Establish metrics to measure success and incorporate learnings into future strategies
• Actively participate in brand planning processes and provide strategic guidance throughout project execution
• Manage and mentor account team members, including Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, and Associate Account Directors
• Set clear performance goals, provide feedback, and support professional development
• Forecast resources and assign staff to ensure seamless project execution
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal processes, i

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recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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