Account Director (Healthcare PR)

Account Director – Healthcare Communications

Remote in NJ

Are you a strategic thinker, a trusted client partner, and a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? We’re seeking an Account Director to join our team of passionate, talented communications professionals supporting some of the world’s most recognized healthcare brands.

In this role, you’ll serve as the primary client contact—providing strategic counsel, guiding program execution, and championing best-in-class work. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive account growth while mentoring and developing junior team members. If you excel at building relationships, solving complex challenges, and leading teams with confidence and clarity, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• Serve as the key point of contact for healthcare clients, ensuring strong, proactive, and collaborative relationships.
• Provide strategic guidance to help clients identify opportunities, manage issues, and navigate potential risks.
• Maintain consistent communication and build trust across client organizations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts.

Account Direction & Operational Excellence

• Lead day-to-day account management and serve as the central link between clients, senior management, and account teams.
• Allocate resources, guide workflow, and drive productivity and quality across project work.
• Supervise and mentor an Account Supervisor and broader team members.
• Act as senior editor on all written and produced materials.
• Oversee budget management, financial reporting, and forecasting.

New Business & Agency Growth

• Participate in identifying prospects and leading RFI/RFP responses.
• Conduct and direct research to inform strategic recommendations.
• Shape compelling, insight-driven presentations that showcase the agency’s capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of marketing collateral and internal strategic initiatives.
• Share insights on opportunities, risks, and agency health with leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

• Foster a culture of creativity, strategic thinking, and excellence in client service.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and assign growth-oriented responsibilities.
• Address performance challenges proactively and collaboratively.
• Model strong process management, including financial and operational discipline.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 6–7 years of PR experience, ideally with healthcare exposure.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and strong command of social media strategy.
• Proven success managing client accounts, supervising teams, and overseeing budgets.
• Someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and energized by guiding teams and driving meaningful client outcomes.