What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director, Marketing position at Jones Public Affairs?

About JPA Health

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier.

The Role

JPA is currently searching for an Account Director to join JPA Health’s Life Sciences Marketing Team. The successful candidate will incorporate healthcare knowledge with creative agency experience, be a self-starter, support proposal development for clients and new business, and serve as day-to-day lead on one or more clients accounts.

This position is a hybrid role reporting to any of our JPA Health offices, located in Boston, NYC. or Washington, D.C., at least 2 days per week in office.

The Responsibilities

Managing client accounts, developing strategic marketing plans, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and maintaining strong client relationships by acting as the primary point of contact, ultimately driving client growth and profitability.
Acting as a liaison between client, outside vendors and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (i.e., creative, digital, media, advocacy, medical, editorial, project management)
Overseeing the execution of integrated campaigns including disease awareness, product launches, patient and HCP campaigns, conference management, websites, media asset development, and video production.
Developing comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with client goals, including campaign concepts, managing budget allocation, statement of work and timelines.
Support new business efforts in partnership with other team members, may include proposal writing and budget oversight with PM team, slide development and attending new business pitches
Proficient in leading client meetings, and providing high-level input on overall account strategy
Demonstrate sound financial management, ensuring profitability of projects, and ensuring team billing, staff utilization and revenue targets are met

About You

Our ideal candidate must have :

Bachelor’s degree and 5 – 7 years of agency account management experience in healthcare marketing, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Financial acumen and budget management skills

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) & HCP campaign experience

In-depth knowledge of marketing principles and industry trends

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Veeva Vault

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and as a team

Understanding of the changing healthcare environment

Detail-orientated, proven critical thinking, and a passion for healthcare

We would be thrilled if you also have :

Medical device and Ophthalmology experience a plus

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well-being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In addition, JPA Health offers :

Paid time off when you need it most – generous PTO, holidays, PTO buy / sell back program, Sabbatical, bereavement, parental leave, civic duty, and volunteer time.

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.

An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.

Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $115,000 - $130,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.

Salary : $115,000 - $130,000

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