Coda Search¦Staffing is hiring: Account Director (Pharma Advertising) in Princet

Our client, an award winning pharmaceuitcal advertising agency, is seeking a Freelance Account Director to join their staff. This position will be 90% remote, with travel to Princeton on a once to month basis.
We are looking for someone with heavy DTC experience, and complex production experience (including TV, CTV, OLV).
The Opportunity: Role Summary
The Account Director role will be responsible for providing leadership in account management, including day-to-day account activities and strategic guidance to clients. You must have a solid understanding of all things digital. You will be responsible for staff development and financial management, which includes proactive opportunities, and lean into industry trends and leverage lateral learning.
Key Responsibilities
Core Function:

* Take ownership of the financial health of accounts.
* Deliver strategic client presentations, recommendations, and annual brand plans.
* Communicate strategy and tactical plans effectively across large multidisciplinary teams.
* Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring overall satisfaction with the team and agency.
* Identify and cultivate client opportunities.
* Management and mentorship of junior team members.
* Actively monitor the headlines for current brand and competitor news trends, and white space opportunity.

What You'll Bring: Required Qualifications
Education:

* Bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience:

* 7+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing agency.
* Effective presentation, mentorship, and client-facing skills.

Specialized Knowledge:

* Solid understanding of Veeva systems and client requirements.
* Understand brand fundamentals (positioning, messaging, creative concepts) and how they all work together.
* Possess deep knowledge of category and competitive set, as well as client pipeline.
* Understand FDA rules/regulations and life cycle of a brand.
* Fluent in market research methodology and approaches.
* Excellent understanding of the digital marketplace and ad formats.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

* Media, analytics, and measurement experience.
* Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PharmD, PhD).