VP, Account Director, Medical Education
Fifth Element
New YorkExecutive7–8 yrs
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The job in short
An executive full-time Account Manager / Key Account role at Fifth Element in New York, asking for 7–8 years of experience.
Details
- Found
- 29 d ago · posted 2026-10-12
- Location
- New York
- Pay (as listed)
- $175,000–$195,000 a year
Full description
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 Range: $175,000- $195,000
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