We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward.

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. As our Account Director, you will… Oversee and lead all account management processes. You will monitor, direct, and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients, actively nurturing strong relationships with existing and possible clients.

You will work closely with the account team to drive tactical projects through the agency and meet delivery requirements/deadlines. You will also act as a senior solution-oriented manager who thrives on developing lasting relationships between the client and agency teams. This position involves consistent client contact and operates at a high level in all aspects of account management.

While this description includes core functional responsibilities, all of our employees are active members of the team, and flexible in assisting the company as it grows and evolves. We’re as interested in your human side as your technical expertise.

Our Account

Director- Life Science Practice Area will be upbeat, optimistic, solution-oriented, and happy to help the team. Regular assimilation of business, customer, and marketplace insights into the development of strategies and marketing programs that span traditional and digital Life Sciences/Pharma channels, with extension to Media, Analytics, and MarTech Maintain consistent and regular communication with client teams to share progress, creative campaigns, and deliverables to ensure we are on strategy, on time,



and on budget Sign off on internal agency materials for reporting to the client Grow business by utilizing experience to identify additional business needs and opportunities, and implement solutionsDemonstrate solid financial acumen and stewardship for account health Leverage experience and capabilities to partner with internal team and craft strategic creative solutions for clients Incorporate senior staff from other departments as project objectives or issues warrant Manage and grow a team as a mentor and trusted advisor to the account team. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience ~8-10 years of account management experience at an advertising agency or similar, with traditional and digital channels ~ Life Sciences/Pharma experience and understanding of the MLR process, ideally with DTC experience ~ Strong background with strategic ideation, tactical activation, and financial management ~ Willingness to roll up your sleeves to be a constant leader to a team in a highly collaborative environment and to develop and execute client service strategies ~ Advanced client management skills, especially as it relates to expanding business within existing clients ~ At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be! #

📌 Account Director - Pharma / Life Science (Northumberland County)
🏢 Merge
📍 Northumberland County