Real Chemistry

Group Account Director (Medical Affairs)

Real Chemistry • $165K — $185K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in medical affairs/publications within agency, with 3+ years in senior leadership
  • Expertise in advisory boards, symposia, and publication planning
  • Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar accounts with organic growth
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and client relationship management skills
  • Strong financial acumen; experience with complex budgets
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Positive, adaptable, and innovative under pressure
  • Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing team members
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Act as senior client partner, shaping long-term strategies
  • Identify and drive opportunities for account expansion and new business
  • Oversee account operations, ensuring execution and financial stewardship
  • Provide trusted advisory support to senior client stakeholders
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire account teams for collaboration and excellence
  • Stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision options
  • Generous holiday and paid time off
  • Mental wellness coaching and support
  • Access to over 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
  • Flexible work arrangements with hybrid or remote options available
  • Free snacks in the office
  • Support for saving for the future
Full Job Description
Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Account Director to join our growing team!

As a Group Account Director, you will serve as the senior strategic leader across multiple medical affairs and publication workstreams. You'll own client relationships at the highest level, drive integrated account growth, and ensure operational excellence across a portfolio of work. This role requires leadership, business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while mentoring a high-performing team.

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. We are also open to remote applicants in Ontario, Canada. This role requires working eastern US hours.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Act as the senior client partner, shaping long-term strategies and ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices
  • Business Growth: Identify and drive opportunities for account expansion, new business development, and innovative solutions across multiple accounts. This includes pitching for new business as well as growing accounts to their full potential
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee account operations, ensuring flawless execution, proactive issue resolution, and financial stewardship (budgeting, forecasting, profitability)
  • Executive-Level Counsel: Provide trusted advisory support to senior client stakeholders on medical affairs and publication strategies
  • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire account teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
  • Industry Expertise: Stay ahead of regulatory changes, competitive trends, and emerging best practices to inform client strategies

This position is a perfect fit for you if:
  • Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" - really speak to you.
  • You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
  • You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
  • You are a highly motivated leader, with a passion for growing a business and mentoring a team.

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years in medical affairs/publications within an agency setting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
  • Expertise in advisory boards, symposia, MSL materials; publication planning a plus
  • Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar accounts and driving organic growth
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills
  • Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing complex budgets
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Positive thinker who can adapt quickly, innovate and be a reliable resource under pressure
  • Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation
  • High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment
  • Demonstrated experience encouraging professional development of direct reports and exerting influence across matrixed teams
  • Veeva experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree a plus

Pay Range: $165,000-$185,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we've put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your 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.

About Real Chemistry

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with a purpose-driven approach to improving lives. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including strategic consulting, medical communications, scientific content development, creative services, and regulatory and medical affairs. Real Chemistry has a diverse client base that includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. The company has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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