Director, Strategic Accounts

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Drive business growth by forging high-value partnerships and delivering innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical industry, while impacting how medical knowledge is shared globally.
About Us

At WebMD Global, we’re redefining how healthcare professionals worldwide access trusted, high-quality medical information. As part of the Medscape Global Network—including Medscape, Univadis, coliquio, MediQuality, QxMD, Guidelines, JIM.fr, and Grupo Saned—we connect with over 6.5 million physicians and 13 million healthcare professionals globally. Our mission: to empower HCPs with the knowledge and tools they need to improve patient outcomes everywhere.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Director of Strategic Accounts to join our London-based Medical Affairs business unit. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you’ll drive business growth while helping shape how pharmaceutical companies engage with healthcare professionals worldwide.
You’ll act as a trusted partner to global and regional Medical Affairs teams, designing and delivering innovative, strategic solutions that advance medical education and scientific exchange. With the backing of world-class clinical strategy, marketing, and client services teams, you’ll have the autonomy to own your territory, build deep relationships, and make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
  • Forge and expand high-value partnerships with senior Medical Affairs stakeholders at top pharmaceutical companies.
  • Identify and close complex, consultative sales opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful, data-driven client solutions.
  • Represent Medscape at major industry events, building visibility, thought leadership, and strategic influence.
  • Balance commercial success with a mission to improve the way medical knowledge is shared worldwide.
What You’ll Bring
  • 3–5+ years’ experience in sales, business development, or client partnerships—experience in med comms or medical education is a strong plus.
  • A strong network within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Medical Affairs.
  • Proven ability to sell strategic solutions consultatively.
  • Expertise in digital medical education, scientific exchange, or medical communications.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with senior decision-makers.
  • Tenacity, resilience, and a growth mindset.
Why Join Us
  • High-reward opportunity: Competitive base salary with uncapped commission, offering the potential to double your earnings.
  • Real impact: Help advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
  • Autonomy & visibility: Shape your territory, own your pipeline, and work directly with senior leaders.
  • Global exposure: Travel across Europe—and occasionally the US and beyond—to represent a trusted, market-leading brand.
  • Full benefits package including pension, private health insurance, and life insurance.

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  • Health Insurance: Full benefits package including pension, private health insurance, and life insurance.
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