Elizabeth James

I am seeking a senior-level, seasoned medical communications leader to lead and grow one large, complex pharmaceutical client account. This role is highly strategic and client-facing, focused on partnership, commercial impact, and delivery excellence across a broad portfolio of work. This person will operate with a high degree of autonomy and act as the primary day-to-day senior point of contact for their assigned account, pulling in expertise and support from across the agency as needed. Client Leadership & Partnership Serve as the senior, trusted client lead for a large pharmaceutical account Build and maintain strong executive-level client relationships Act as a strategic advisor, understanding client business goals and translating them into actionable plans Own overall client satisfaction, engagement quality, and long-term partnership health Strategic & Commercial Ownership Lead account strategy, planning, and prioritization across programs and workstreams Identify growth opportunities within the account and partner with internal teams to scope and deliver them Support commercial conversations including renewals, expansions, and new initiatives Ensure delivery aligns with client expectations, timelines, and budgets Cross-Functional Collaboration Operate as an individual contributor while coordinating closely with internal teams (e.g., medcomms, strategy, operations, analytics, creative, etc.) Pull in subject-matter experts and delivery teams as needed to support client objectives Act as a connector and problem-solver across teams to ensure seamless execution Delivery Oversight Provide senior oversight across programs without direct people management Ensure clarity of scope, quality of outputs, and consistency of execution Proactively identify risks and resolve issues before they escalate Location & Travel Location: Fully remote Travel: Occasional travel to client sites as needed Experience Senior-level experience leading large pharmaceutical or life sciences accounts Strong background in medcomms, agency, consulting, or related client-services environments Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes client relationships independently Highly strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts Executive presence and credibility with senior client stakeholders Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment Collaborative mindset with the ability to mobilize teams without formal authority

My client are seeking a Senior Medical Writer to join their global medical communications agency. There are several positions across medical affairs, commercial and publications. Remote opportunities East/West Coast. THE ROLE: Design, develop, and edit a wide range of materials for various audiences Deliver well-written, scientifically accurate materials that align with client objectives and are ready for review. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the brief, asking informed questions to ensure all necessary information is gathered for independent work. Present content updates to clients and collaborate with HCPs and subject matter experts to develop and approve materials. Complete written materials on time and within budget. Utilize client review systems (e.g., Veeva, DataVision) Review basic medical communication deliverables, offering constructive feedback. Confidently attend client meetings and deliverables (e.g., advisory boards) independently, with minimal senior supervision. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant therapy areas and products. Conduct research on medical and scientific topics, using reputable sources and annotating them during the writing process. Stay informed about the latest scientific advancements and share relevant knowledge with internal teams and clients. Work flexibly across various client teams, deliverables, and therapeutic areas, gaining expertise in leading experts within specific therapeutic areas Attend and contribute to client meetings, including project kick-offs, status updates, and client/HCP calls as needed. Provide regular updates to senior team members, ensuring they are aware of account activity and flagging any potential issues. Think strategically beyond individual tasks, identifying interdependencies and potential challenges. Follow SOPs and manage time effectively to prioritize across multiple accounts. Consistently meet deadlines, notifying senior team members when additional time is required. Demonstrate an understanding of allocated hours and work efficiently within them. Maintain an average billability of approximately 85%. Ensure timesheets are completed accurately and on time. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Higher degree in a relevant subject (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.) Proactive and enthusiastic about trying new things. 2–3 years of medical writing experience within a medical communications agency setting Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for creativity. Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure. Experience working with clients and HCPs Ability to provide basic reviews of deliverables for scientific accuracy and integrity.