Client Services Director

Nucleus Global

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

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in Client Services within a medical communications agency, especially in Medical Affairs and Publications.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with senior pharmaceutical clients and lead integrated communications programs.
  • Strong financial skills managing budgets, forecasting, and driving account growth.
  • Experience in coaching and developing high-performing teams across various functions.
  • Excellent strategic, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating complex issues.
  • Experience supporting business development through proposals and pitches.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the direction and oversight of integrated Medical Affairs and Publications programs for a key client account.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and guide complex discussions as a strategic advisor.
  • Collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality scientific communications aligned with client goals.
  • Manage account financials including budgeting, forecasting, and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Develop and nurture Client Services team members, promoting a collaborative culture.
  • Drive operational improvements by implementing best practices and ensuring high-quality execution.
  • Support business development efforts and strategic planning to expand client relationships.

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • 401(K) matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible working options
  • Friendly and informal work environment
  • Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
  • Career development opportunities and potential transfers within global offices.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Client Services Director, you'll provide strategic leadership for a key global client account spanning Medical Affairs and Publications. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, overseeing the successful delivery of integrated scientific communications programs while ensuring exceptional client service, operational excellence, and commercial performance.

Working closely with Scientific Services and cross-functional teams, you'll shape account strategy, identify opportunities for growth, mentor high-performing Client Services teams, and help strengthen a long-term client partnership built on collaboration and innovation.

Here's What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of a key client account delivering integrated Medical Affairs and Publications programs.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor and confidently navigating complex business conversations.
  • Partner with Scientific Services, Editorial, Digital, Creative, and Operations teams to develop and deliver high-quality scientific communications aligned with client objectives.
  • Oversee account financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, profitability, resource planning, and identifying opportunities for organic growth.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Client Services team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
  • Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices, improving delivery processes, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across the account.
  • Support business development through proposals, strategic planning, and identifying opportunities to expand the client partnership.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to support broader business initiatives, resource planning, and the continued evolution of our client services offering.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, including Medical Affairs, scientific publications, AI, and omnichannel engagement, bringing innovative thinking and strategic insights to clients and internal teams.


About You
  • Extensive Client Services experience within a medical communications agency, with significant experience supporting Medical Affairs and/or Publications accounts.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior pharmaceutical clients and lead complex, integrated scientific communications programs.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting, profitability, and driving organic account growth.
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing Client Services teams while collaborating across multidisciplinary functions.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence, solve problems, and lead through complexity.
  • Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, pitches, and growing existing client partnerships.
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences, developing people, and driving continuous improvement.


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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