Full-time

Senior Account Director, Healthcare

Fwd People

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

Jan 03, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior clients, leading projects across 1–2 key accounts totaling $2M+ annually, with the ability to scale up to manage $5M–$10M+ portfolios.
  • Operate as both a strategic partner and project owner: oversee scopes of work, budget management, and staffing plans, identifying and mitigating resourcing or budget risks proactively.
  • Lead day-to-day brand planning efforts across workstreams, integrating market insights, brand strategy, and creative excellence.
  • Guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned work, ensuring all client-facing materials meet strategic and creative standards.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by helping healthcare clients navigate change and seize opportunities through strategic marketing, fostering positive change within client industries while delivering meaningful and measurable results in the health sector.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 10+ years of experience in account and project management roles within small to mid-sized agencies.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience working with pharmaceutical/biotech/diagnostic clients; oncology or immunology experience a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership in healthcare/pharma marketing fundamentals (positioning, segmentation, messaging, campaign development).
  • Experience leading large accounts or portfolios with budgets exceeding $5M.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Excellent benefits including 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays, matching 401(k), medical, dental & vision, paid maternity & paternity leave, home office setup, yearly team retreats, and a comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching and a yearly professional development stipend. Salary range: $160,000-$180,000.