MERGE

Account Director - Pharma/Life Science

MERGE · Chicago, IL

Posted 22 days ago · $88,450 - $129,750

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
MERGE's roles stay open a median of 26 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
79% of MERGE's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at MERGE
low
7 stale, 7 reposted of 47 open
Hiring momentum
68 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MERGE's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MERGE.

About this role

As an Account Director at MERGE, you will lead account management processes, nurturing relationships with clients while overseeing project delivery. Your role will involve strategic collaboration with clients, managing a team, and ensuring that marketing strategies are effectively executed across Life Sciences and Pharma channels. You will also be responsible for identifying business growth opportunities and maintaining financial stewardship for account health.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MERGE as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 8-10 years of account management experience at an advertising agency or similar
  • Life Sciences/Pharma experience and understanding of the MLR process
  • Strong background with strategic ideation, tactical activation, and financial management
  • Understanding of media objectives and experience with various media channels
  • Superior professional communication and presentation skills

What you get

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Lifestyle Spending Account

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is $88,450 - $129,750, which may change
  • Role requires a high level of client interaction and adaptability to a client-driven environment
  • Emphasis on both technical expertise and personal qualities like optimism and solution-orientation

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Listed by MERGE on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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