Associate Account Director

Brief Description
Client Service
Develop and deliver scientific communications solutions with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) guidance
Develop project strategy with internal team and client team
Grow and foster client relationships, building a stronger partnership
Adhere to all company processes and procedures
Provide project management and execution, including:
Implement projects in alignment with client strategy
Provide oversight to internal team members and collaborate with cross-functional and senior team members
Conduct regular status meetings with the client project team, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure effective communication, work quality, project flow and process, and timeline development
Support timeline management and project execution from inception to close
Facilitate internal communications in collaboration with Project Management
Review certain deliverables or materials for accuracy and quality
Proactively assess project challenges, work with the team to identify and implement solutions
Support team growth and development
Provide mentorship to the junior level internal team on deliverables
Develop strong relationships with internal writing, client services, graphics, and support teams
May manage and develop a team of direct report(s)
Provide mentorship and critical actionable feedback to team members
Communicate clearly across departments and to senior management
Execute live and virtual meetings, including:
Ownership of all stages of the meeting planning process, from kickoff to onsite support
Support onsite execution including client interfacing, participant registration, meeting planning and faculty management
Develop, review and/or print onsite materials
Finance
Develop and oversee accurate project budgets and timely distribution of invoices, milestone statuses, and reports
Follow-up with clients on financial and administrative details
Support development of project estimates and statements of work
Understand the connection between accurate project- and client-specific financial records and the overall health of the organization
Business Development
Attend and actively participate in brainstorms related to business development
Participate in new business pitches when appropriate
Encourage and facilitate organic growth on active accounts
Support development of unique programming with SLT
Requirements
Ability to develop and articulate strategic recommendations to client and team
Skilled in handling direct client contact and providing client counsel
Skilled at conceptualizing and producing medical education solutions
Can develop budgets independently and/or in conjunction with other team members
Operates with a high degree of independence but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek the advice of supervisor and other team members
Demonstrates proficiency in managing agency and client resources
Is an organized, proactive account manager
Exhibits well-developed presentation skills
Is effective at working with cross-functional and remote teams
Is a high energy, deadline-driven, accountable team player
Demonstrates and ensures team aligns to Petauri values
Bachelor's degree required
5 to 6 years experience in medical education, corporate or brand communications, pharmaceuticals, or a combination of all
Oncology/Hematology experience is a plus
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
Summary
An Associate Account Director (AAD) is a professional who can begin to provide strategic insights and proactive solutions to challenges. This position requires strong project management, budgeting, and client service management skills. The AAD is a capable project and account manager who can handle a wide range of assignments and manages and provides strategic guidance for a large account, or a few smaller ones, with some senior account support. As a leader in the Client Services department, the AAD demonstrates the ability and wherewithal to deliver on our vision and performance goals.
About Petauri
Certified as a 2026 Great Place to Work®, Petauri takes pride in having a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. We seek to attract individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join us in our mission of improving patient outcomes by accelerating access to life changing healthcare innovations. A global healthcare consulting and solutions organization, Petauri brings together decades of experience across market access, evidence generation, medical communications, commercialization strategy, and policy to help life sciences organizations navigate complex healthcare challenges with clarity, integrity, and impact.
About Petauri Advance
Petauri Advance is the organization’s collective of medical and scientific communication platforms (Bluprint Oncology, Verascity, Cogency, Drive, Propel, and Momentum—All Powered by Petauri). Grounded in scientific expertise, the teams deliver innovative medical communication strategies that transform evidence into understanding, which in turn empowers informed decisions and advances patient care.

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