As a result of exciting business growth, Amiculum is seeking an established account director to join our team, with a current opportunity within one of our publication and scientific communications accounts, offering excellent scope to shape future growth and further develop your career.

The role

In this key role, you will lead strategic planning and delivery of high-quality scientific communications through the publications program and wider opportunities. You’ll manage client relationships with confidence and ensure excellence at every stage of execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for a large, high-profile publications program, with the role expanding into additional workstreams over time.
• Maintain a strong focus on identifying opportunities to grow and expand the account.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with client teams and key external experts.
• Provide clear leadership, guidance, and support to the internal account team, fostering their growth and professional development.
• Contribute to business development by nurturing client relationships and driving organic account growth.
• Confidently oversee account financials and project budgets, taking full accountability for commercial performance and key KPIs.

What you’ll need

• A strong life sciences background with previous experience in a healthcare communications agency, ideally supporting publications accounts.
• Proven ability to lead account teams, providing clear strategic direction and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Confidence in offering strategic counsel to clients and contributing to business development across existing and new accounts.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a strategic mindset, with the confidence to contribute to product planning and innovative approaches.
• Experience mentoring junior team members, nurturing client relationships, and maintaining a high level of organization and composure under pressure.

Why Amiculum?

We’re proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to advance ideas that further the success of our business.

In return, we offer:

• Remote and hybrid working options as standard
• Continual learning and professional development opportunities
• Two annual bonus schemes
• 25 days’ vacation allowance (plus nine public holidays)
• Health and life insurance

What’s next?

To apply for this role, you must be based in the USA and have the right to work there.

We ask that all applicants supply a resume and cover letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at Amiculum.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our careers team, who will be more than happy to help.

Amiculum is an independent agency that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health technology companies around the world. For more information about the Amiculum story, please visit our website or contact a member of our careers team.

Job ID: CPT407