About Klick Health Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we’re constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We’re one of the country’s Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick! Welcome Peregrine Market Access In 2025, Peregrine Market Access joined the Klick Health family, extending and expanding Klick's Market Access capabilities. Job Details The VP, Account Director independently leads and manages the client/agency relationship for one or more accounts with aggregate revenue typically in the range of $2-4M. This position serves as a leader within the agency, typically manages a team of 3-6 direct reports (depending on the scope of business), and is responsible for talent development. The VP, Account Director manages the senior level client/agency relationship and is a primary influencer of client managed markets marketing, strategic direction, and brand stewardship. This position coordinates with functional leads and ensures collaboration and partnership across the agency team. The VP, Account Director is tasked with driving profitability and growth of the agency business both organically and externally The successful VP, Account Director leads one or more account teams to obtain a high level of client satisfaction while driving agency growth and profitability. This person possesses a deep understanding of managed markets, marketing communications, brand strategy, and the pharmaceutical industry. The VP, Account Director possesses very strong communication and presentation skills and is confident presenting to senior-level internal and external stakeholders. This person is able to develop and clearly articulate a vision, whether for the brand, client, or agency. They are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment and remain flexible and nimble to business needs. Responsibilities:

Owns one or more client engagements and provides vision and direction to the agency and client team

Exhibits expertise in the principles of all facets of managed markets marketing communications, including value proposition, payer customer insight and behavior, segmentation

Serves as key participant and influencer in advancing client managed markets marketing strategies

Manages Value Brief development with Managed Markets Content Expert, Creative Director, Medical Strategy, and Digital; challenges team and client to maintain strategic focus

Exhibits strong understanding of all aspects of client and agency finances, managing P&L for 2-4M

Embodies agency values and officer commitments; works with functional leads to improve process, build consensus, diffuse conflict and create a positive team and agency environment

Partners with all functions and disciplines within agency and proactively engages functions as appropriate for client and new business

Excels at managing, developing and motivating direct and indirect reports and broader agency team

Builds development plans for personal and professional growth; sets clear performance expectations and identifies stretch goals

Champions managed markets, communications, marketing, digital, and other relevant learning opportunities

Takes appropriate development or other actions to address underperformance

Drives agency and network growth

Identifies new business opportunities within existing accounts that foster organic growth and engage broader Market Access solutions

Partners closely with new business team to identify and pursue new business opportunities outside of existing accounts

Leads/participates in new business RFI/RFP and pitch efforts

Key Competency: Managed Markets Marketing

Critical thinker in all aspects of client and agency business; demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness to solve problems for optimal resolution

Proactive leader who demonstrates initiative when exploring team and client needs, marshaling internal team resources, and learning about disease states, therapeutic categories, managed markets customers, marketing principles, pharmaceutical industry market dynamics, brands, and communications channels

Demonstrates a developing mastery of skills, such as:  negotiation and persuasion, organization, problem solving, priority setting, and presentations skills to internal and external audiences in a variety of settings

Drives client business with a holistic approach; considers broader agency needs to ensure growth and profitability

Applies knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing to support development and execution of both strategic and tactical managed markets plans

Understands the principles and framework for client's and brand's strategic approach to managed markets

Understands and demonstrates a willingness to embrace marketing mix components including print, digital, and social media

Key Competency: Leadership

Demonstrates a commitment to success; creates a sense of urgency and challenges team to improve performance and drive agency growth

Committed to fostering a team environment across functions and network 

Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills; effectively presents point-of-view and influences decision-making

Exhibits leadership presence, maintains composure under pressure 

Creates a sense of urgency to meet objectives; challenges the status quo; demonstrates the courage to stand alone and defend opinions

Exhibits intellectual curiosity; generates excitement for learning, new ideas, new business opportunities, and new technologies

Acts with professionalism and integrity - exhibits open, honest, and fair behaviors

Demonstrates respect, empathy and appreciation for others

Demonstrates awareness of his or her actions and personal interactions impact others, and coaches team members to do the same

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (marketing, communications concentration preferred), MBA, or advanced degree

10+ years of agency, healthcare marketing experience

Strong knowledge of managed markets, general pharmaceutical marketing and sales. Brand management experience preferred

Proven track record managing and developing talent

Working knowledge of common internet/new media concept s and practices

Travel required, approximately 20-50%