Account Director (Healthcare Communications)

Real Chemistry is looking for an Account Director to join our growing team. The role is responsible for client relationships and serves as a trusted partner to clients, leading engagements, managing cross‑functional teams, and driving innovative solutions in healthcare and digital health.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain productive client relationships to exceed expectations.
• Initiate ongoing communication with clients to manage expectations and staffing resources.
• Contribute to overall client financial management; establish and meet internal client revenue targets.
• Provide proactive counsel on research, marketplace, competitive pressures, and brand influences.
• Lead multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate to drive strategic solutions for business and communications challenges.
• Identify new business opportunities for Real Chemistry and the client.
• Create clear, concise decks outlining business objectives.
• Encourage and lead internal teams to ensure technical and operational excellence in all executions.
• Manage project challenges, ensuring timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Partner to streamline and innovate tactical processes.
• Develop integrated business capabilities through trend‑spotting and strategic recommendations.
• Lead account and cross‑functional teams to encourage excellence and integrity.
• Act as a talent ambassador by participating in recruiting events.
• Empower teams through active management and career development practices.
• Set clear performance objectives and use management tools for alignment and performance measures.

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field (equivalent experience acceptable).
• 8+ years of experience within public relations, communications, and/or advertising.
• Proficiency in the evolving digital landscape and its impact on clients’ business.
• Exceptional project management skills with demonstrated ability to meet timelines, prioritize, and manage detailed budgets.
• Outstanding business and data communication skills; able to explain complex technical terms to management and clients.
• Proven ability to lead account teams and become a trusted client partner.
• Experience identifying organic new business; some exposure to new business pitch work.
• Experience managing junior staff such as interns or associates.
• High energy and ability to operate in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Domestic travel for client meetings and conferences (up to 10%).

Pay Range: $98,000 - $115,000. Compensation determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location.

Benefits: Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program tailored to each region, including health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, holiday schedules, mental wellness coaching, and access to LinkedIn Learning and other online courses.

EEO Statement: Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.