Account Director, Publications

Real Chemistry

Account Director leading the Publications team in managing relationships and strategic publication plans. Collaborating with healthcare clients in a dynamic environment and ensuring high-quality execution.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong, trusted partnerships while delivering strategic guidance and innovative solutions.
Provide counsel on publications strategy, scientific communications, and medical affairs initiatives, aligning deliverables with client objectives.
Develop and implement strategic account plans, ensuring consistency and alignment across all projects.
Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within existing accounts by proactively recommending new tactics and strategies.
Lead and oversee multiple client accounts, ensuring flawless execution and delivery of publication plans within scope, budget, and timeline.
Manage and mentor account teams, ensuring high performance, professional growth, and effective collaboration.
Drive internal team meetings, ensuring clear communication of project goals, progress, and expectations.
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
Lead development of scopes of work, budgets, and client proposals while ensuring financial health of accounts.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to pitch development and presentations.
Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within medical publications and life sciences.
Represent Real Chemistry at industry events and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, expanding the agency’s influence and credibility in the medical publications space.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in healthcare agency client services, with a strong background in medical publications.
Deep understanding of ICMJE and GPP guidelines
Experience in strategic publication planning
Experience with iEnvision, PubStrat or other publication management software
Proven success in leading client relationships and delivering strategic counsel in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, scopes of work, and forecasting revenue growth.
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams, fostering career growth and professional development.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present to senior-level stakeholders.
High attention to detail, with strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); experience with Veeva preferred but not required.
BA or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Mental wellness coaching
Access to online classes with LinkedIn Learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic publication planningfinancial acumenbudget managementproject managementforecasting revenue growthpublication management softwareICMJE guidelinesGPP guidelines

Soft Skills

client relationship managementmentoringcommunicationinfluencingnegotiationpresentationattention to detailorganizational skills