Fifth Element
Healthcare & Life SciencesDirect Workable career site

VP, Account Director, Medical Education

Pay
$175,000 – $195,000 per year
Location
New York, NY · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Executive
Experience
7+ years
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • pharmaceutical advertising
  • client relationship management
  • budget management
  • cross-functional team leadership

About the role

The VP, Account Director is a senior client whisperer and strategic powerhouse—owning top-level relationships and keeping brands moving forward. They lead cross-functional teams across complex, multichannel work, making sure everything stays smart, seamless, and on budget.

Part mentor, part growth driver, part problem-solver, this role builds strong teams, spots challenges before they happen, and helps push both clients and the agency to the next level.

Responsibilities

  • Own senior client relationships as a trusted advisor and brand steward.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across multichannel work—keeping timelines, budgets, and workflows on track (and drama low).
  • Anticipate challenges, solve problems before they surface, and guide teams past known pitfalls.
  • Coach and develop high-performing talent while fostering a collaborative, no-silos culture.
  • Partner with leadership and Project Management to staff smartly and manage financial health.
  • Drive agency growth through pitches, organic opportunities, and smart use of internal expertise.
  • Lead initiatives that elevate the agency’s vision, performance, and presence.

Requirements

  • 7-8 years of pharmaceutical advertising and/or agency experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience managing teams
  • Able to travel to client meetings
  • Able to take the lead across a multi-disciplinary team

Pay and benefits

Pay Range: $175,000- $195,000

Read the original posting

From Fifth Element's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 18, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The VP, Account Director, Medical Education posting at Fifth Element states compensation of $175,000 – $195,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Fifth Element's official career site.

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