Client Services Director

Nucleus Global

$145K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Client Services experience in a medical communications agency
  • Experience leading Medical Affairs and/or Commercial pharmaceutical accounts
  • Proven success in managing strategic client relationships
  • Strong financial acumen, including budget management and forecasting
  • Experience leading high-performing teams in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to support business development and expand client partnerships
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic direction and oversee Medical Affairs and Commercial accounts
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders
  • Collaborate with teams to develop impactful client solutions
  • Oversee financial performance including budgeting and resource planning
  • Mentor and develop Client Services team members
  • Implement best practices to enhance operational excellence
  • Contribute to new business activities and client onboarding
  • Stay informed on industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • 401(K) matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Friendly and informal work environment
  • Regular wellbeing weeks and social events
  • Career development opportunities including global transfers
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Client Services Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across two key client accounts-one focused on Medical Affairs and the other on Commercial/Promotional. You'll serve as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders, overseeing the successful delivery of complex, integrated programs while ensuring exceptional client service, operational excellence, and commercial performance.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll shape account strategy, identify opportunities for growth, mentor high-performing Client Services teams, and play an active role in strengthening long-term client partnerships.

Here's What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of one Medical Affairs account and one Commercial account, ensuring high-quality delivery across a range of integrated medical communications initiatives.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor and confidently navigating complex conversations and business challenges.
  • Partner with Scientific Services, Creative, Digital, and Operations teams to develop and deliver impactful solutions that align with client objectives.
  • Oversee financial performance across your portfolio, including forecasting, budgeting, profitability, resource planning, and identifying opportunities for organic growth.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Client Services team members, creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
  • Champion operational excellence by implementing best practices, improving delivery processes, and driving continuous improvement across your teams.
  • Support new business opportunities by contributing to proposals, pitches, and onboarding activities while identifying opportunities to expand existing client partnerships.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to support broader business initiatives, team development, and strategic planning.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends across Medical Affairs, Commercial, omnichannel engagement, and AI, bringing innovative thinking to clients and internal teams.


About You
  • Extensive Client Services experience within a medical communications agency, with experience leading Medical Affairs and/or Commercial pharmaceutical accounts.
  • Proven success managing complex, strategic client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing account budgets, forecasting, profitability, and organic growth.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing client services teams while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary groups.
  • Demonstrated success leading integrated medical communications programs, balancing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service.
  • Confident supporting business development activities, including proposals, pitches, and expanding existing client partnerships.
  • Strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and a passion for developing people.


Benefits:
  • Health coverage
  • 401(K) matching
  • PTO

In addition to a great benefits package, we are happy to talk flexible working. We are also known for our friendly and informal working environment with Friday socials across our offices, regular wellbeing weeks, and Town Hall events. We offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, including opportunities to transfer your skills to our other offices around the world.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary - that's why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$145,000-$185,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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