ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, HEALTHCARE

Named North America’s best boutique agency of 2022, Clyde Group is seeking an Account Director to join the healthcare team at our growing public relations and communications agency. Under our vision to be the best agency to work for, we’re a principles driven firm disrupting “business as usual” in communications through creative strategy focused entirely on results-driven client service. Clyde Group team members should have an interest in, and excitement for, the development of a rapidly growing agency. Our team is creative, ambitious, collaborative, and highly rewarded.

Clyde Group Account Directors support in shaping and executing strategies for one or more clients, depending on size of account. We are currently looking for someone to help direct one of our largest healthcare accounts, specifically supporting the advocacy and above brand work for their oncology and HIV portfolios. Preference will be given to candidates with biopharma experience, or who have helped create advocacy campaigns around these therapeutic areas, as well as have a passion for health equity.

Account Directors direct account teams, designing and implementing creative strategies for key audiences (from consumers to opinion elites. depending on client goals). Account Directors develop personal and professional relationships with clients and have a strong understanding of their industry and business challenges. Account Directors serve as the direct supervisor for 1-3 team members and play a critical role in shaping our firm and guiding the professional development of members on the team. Account Directors lead business development teams and individual efforts.

What you will be doing:

• Play a critical role on one or more client teams, building relationships with clients, serving as a go-to resource for clients, and providing strategic communications advice and direction to achieve client goals
• Work closely with client and internal teams to develop sophisticated and creative communications strategies—and be confident in shifting strategies to address emerging threats and industry trends
• Maintain personal relationships with clients
• Advise clients on industry trends, current events
• Collaborate with internal client delivery teams, including content, digital, and creative 
• Oversee financial aspects of the client work, including SOW development, monthly reporting, monthly billing, client profitability, and team member utilization
• Confident standing up new client accounts, including developing the resources and tools needed to execute against SOW and achieve client goals
• Direct business development process for potential clients
• Manage two or more direct reports and guiding their professional development
• Support Clyde Group initiatives, including agency visibility efforts, award submissions, DE&I programs, and professional development opportunities

Position expectations:

• Fierce commitment to, and respect for, a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Seeks out external opportunities for personal visibility (contributed articles, speaking opportunities, etc).
• Taps own network to find business development connections
• Builds positive relationships with internal team members, across functions, and can inspire, lead, and motivate teams
• See risks/threats before clients do, and can sensitively raise them to clients with proposed solutions.
• Make recommendations on how to grow Clyde Group beyond client work

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• 7-10 years of communications experience; 2+ year of management experience; biopharma and agency experience preferred
• Desire to manage people, mentor junior team members, and lead teams
• Seeks and is receptive to constructive feedback
• Possesses excellent writing and grammar skills, including the ability to write concisely, clearly, and logically
• Can edit the work of junior team members and explain edits in a way that improves their skills
• Excellent multi-tasker
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Comfortable with basic social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Comfortable with Microsoft and Google office products
• Comfortable learning and adopting new tech platforms
• Experience pitching media

To apply, please submit a current resume and writing sample here.

About Clyde Group

Named North America’s best boutique agency in 2021 and 2022 by PRovoke, Clyde Group is a principles-driven strategic communications agency guided by a vision to be the best agency to work with and the best agency to work for. Based in Washington, DC with a presence in multiple other locations, Clyde Group offers communications and public affairs services to major corporations, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and trade associations, among others. With a mission to create and connect to move the world forward, Clyde Group is driven by strategy, creativity, and experience, bringing ambitious ideas, creative solutions, and an authentic personality to every task.