Account Director

Ashfield MedComms is a global leader in the medical communications space with a portfolio of clients across medical affairs, publications and commercial. We are part of Inizio Medical, which also includes ApotheCom, Nucleus Global and MEDiSTRAVA. Our position as part of this international network gives us a key advantage over other agencies in terms of the scale of our reach and depth of our expertise. 

More broadly, Inizio Medical is part of Inizio, whose mission is to be THE strategic partner for health and life sciences companies. Unparalleled in scale and expertise, we connect a full suite of Advisory, Medical, Marketing/Communications, Patient and Stakeholder Engagement, and Biotech services to reimagine clients' challenges into opportunities. 

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Account Director to join one of our medical affairs teams at Ashfield MedComms. This role would suit a candidate who enjoys being a strategic leader, multi-tasking, and is motivated to drive and develop the business.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, global authors, and leading experts. Bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex, multi-stakeholder programs.

This is a remote role but does include mandatory travel for things like on site advisory boards, estimated at 20%, primarily domestic.

• →Lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of medical communications projects from strategy through delivery.
• →Provide scientific and strategic consultation to clients across a range of therapeutic areas and products.
• →Manage the planning and execution of projects including medical education initiatives, satellite symposia, congress activities, launch planning, and digital or multimedia programs.
• →Apply strong project management and leadership skills to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• →Research and interpret scientific literature to provide subject matter expertise and strategic recommendations.
• →Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted partnerships and ensuring exceptional client service.
• →Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities for growth, and consistently deliver high business standards.
• →Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, with line management responsibilities where applicable. 

• 5–8+ years of experience in healthcare or medical communications, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization, and strategic healthcare communications.
• Proven ability to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex client programs.
• Experience working on advisor boards in a medical communications setting.
• An inspirational leader with excellent people management skills and a passion for developing and mentoring others.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams and with clients.
• A strategic thinker who uses sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Brings energy, innovation, curiosity, and enthusiasm to every project and partnership. 

We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we operate, and our goal is to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish. 

Ashfield MedComms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Inizio are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Inizio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Inizio is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered. 

Ashfield MedComms is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.