Account Director - Medical Communications (6 month contract)

About Avalere Health

United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

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Location: Flexible, hybrid and/or remote. Ideally based within a commutable distance to one of our key US hubs; Philadelphia, New York or Toronto/Ontario.

About the role

We’re looking for an Account Director to join our Client Services team in the US on a 6‑month contract, bringing your expertise in medical communications and strategic account leadership to some of our key client partnerships . In this role, you’ll provide support across high‑profile accounts, building strong relationships and driving value for clients and their brands (Oncology). You’ll work with a talented, multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding work that meets budget, timelines, and client expectations, while spotting opportunities for growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with multiple clients on a range of medical affairs and publications projects, ensuring strategic alignment, flawless execution, and real-world impact.

What you'll do:
• Build and maintain trusted client partnerships, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
• Provide strategic and commercial insight to add value across accounts and deliverables.
• Lead and motivate account teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Drive financial performance, ensuring KPIs are achieved.

About you :
• Strong client services experience achieved within a medical communications or healthcare advertising agency.
• Experience working on medical affairs and publications deliverables is essential.
• Skilled in client relationship management and strategic planning.
• A natural leader who inspires teams and creates a positive, inclusive environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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