Account Director Jobs in Boston, MA
Account Director jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Back Bay, Seaport, and Financial District, where agencies, life sciences firms, and technology companies drive consistent demand. Employers hiring right now include Real Chemistry, Highwire, and CodaMetrix. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerReal Chemistry
Work type64% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring16
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Certara
Global Account Director
Boston, Massachusetts
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Jedox
Enterprise Account Executive / Sales Director - United States
Boston, Massachusetts
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21GRAMS- Account Director
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Real Chemistry
21GRAMS- Account Director
Boston, Massachusetts
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Public Relations - Account Director
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Tier One Partners
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Senior Director of Account Management
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CodaMetrix
Senior Director of Account Management
Boston, Massachusetts
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Global Account Director
Certara·Boston, Massachusetts
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
The Global Account Director (GAD) will be working with world class expert drug development consultants in client engagements and be supported during the Business Development process by required expert teams. As a precursor to consultant engagement with the client, our candidates will be responsible for identifying and pursuing strategic business with clients after qualifying them with a needs assessment including, understanding their business model and corporate objectives, understanding their development program focus, objectives and priorities, understanding their critical decisions and challenges and financial position. It is after this qualification process that the appropriate Certara consulting resources are identified for engagement and are introduced to the client as the Certara resource team.
Responsibilities:
Certara is a growing company that provides a dynamic and exciting place to work. Our purpose is to assist in accelerating the development of meaningful medicines that make an impact on our society and the people that need them most. Innovation and creativity are highly valued, and everyone is given the opportunity for training and continuous development. Our portfolio spans the discovery, preclinical, clinical and post-marketing phases of drug development, working with 1,200 commercial companies, 250 academic institutions, and numerous regulatory agencies.
The Global Account Director (GAD) will be working with world class expert drug development consultants in client engagements and be supported during the Business Development process by required expert teams. As a precursor to consultant engagement with the client, our candidates will be responsible for identifying and pursuing strategic business with clients after qualifying them with a needs assessment including, understanding their business model and corporate objectives, understanding their development program focus, objectives and priorities, understanding their critical decisions and challenges and financial position. It is after this qualification process that the appropriate Certara consulting resources are identified for engagement and are introduced to the client as the Certara resource team.
- Identify and pursue strategic business with new clients
- Identify and pursue business growth opportunities within assigned clients
- Conduct proper discovery to understand and qualify client needs, including understanding of business model and corporate objectives, development program focus, and priorities
- Negotiate contract terms by understanding critical decision timelines, challenges, and financial position
- Lead and facilitate client meetings with consulting resources, ensure internal stakeholders are properly briefed on client meeting plan and management
- Act as main liaison for client and Certara
- Facilitate execution of CDA/ MSA
- Collaborate with project team to ensure timely delivery and quality of all project deliverables
- Communicate issues, issue status, and issue resolution on a regular basis
- Provide leadership and timely feedback to keep all stakeholders, including senior management, informed of project progress
- Ensure Salesforce is properly updated
- Candidates must be in the Boston, MA area or nearby and willing to travel 30-40%
- Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree (science related curriculum a plus) with a demonstrated career path in Business Development to support the sought drug development experience and understanding required for this position.
- A seasoned and well-rounded biopharmaceutical executive is required with minimum combined business development experience of 10+ years, in successfully representing drug development related consulting services from preclinical through Phase 4 in the Biopharma space.
- Thorough understanding of the drug development processes, with the ability to converse with C-suite leadership in Biopharma companies, is essential. Thorough understanding of Clinical Pharmacology and Model Informed Drug Development (PK/PD, QSP, PBPK and MBMA) is a plus.
- Possesses broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical space and current macro trends within the industry. Able to lead strategic business planning process based on a thorough understanding of industry trends and opportunities and effectively solve strategic challenges.
- Proven ability to lead initiatives: work collaboratively with teams to achieve objectives. Achieves organizational focus on key priorities. Provides clear direction, delegates, actively communicates. Superior project management skills.
- Proven success in working collaboratively with cross functional commercialization teams with a strong business orientation and ability to view issues from multiple functional perspectives.
- Experienced and adept in a variety of negotiating settings. Able to engage effectively; establishes a clear negotiation strategy and manages a tight process.
- Proven experience in identifying, evaluating and pursuing business development opportunities within new and existing key markets.
- Demonstrated ability to gain credibility through successful leadership in a matrix environment, across a range of functions, position levels and geography
- Strong communication and influencing skills
Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.
Certara
Global Account Director
Boston, Massachusetts
Added 4d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
The Global Account Director (GAD) will be working with world class expert drug development consultants in client engagements and be supported during the Business Development process by required expert teams. As a precursor to consultant engagement with the client, our candidates will be responsible for identifying and pursuing strategic business with clients after qualifying them with a needs assessment including, understanding their business model and corporate objectives, understanding their development program focus, objectives and priorities, understanding their critical decisions and challenges and financial position. It is after this qualification process that the appropriate Certara consulting resources are identified for engagement and are introduced to the client as the Certara resource team.
Responsibilities:
Certara is a growing company that provides a dynamic and exciting place to work. Our purpose is to assist in accelerating the development of meaningful medicines that make an impact on our society and the people that need them most. Innovation and creativity are highly valued, and everyone is given the opportunity for training and continuous development. Our portfolio spans the discovery, preclinical, clinical and post-marketing phases of drug development, working with 1,200 commercial companies, 250 academic institutions, and numerous regulatory agencies.
The Global Account Director (GAD) will be working with world class expert drug development consultants in client engagements and be supported during the Business Development process by required expert teams. As a precursor to consultant engagement with the client, our candidates will be responsible for identifying and pursuing strategic business with clients after qualifying them with a needs assessment including, understanding their business model and corporate objectives, understanding their development program focus, objectives and priorities, understanding their critical decisions and challenges and financial position. It is after this qualification process that the appropriate Certara consulting resources are identified for engagement and are introduced to the client as the Certara resource team.
- Identify and pursue strategic business with new clients
- Identify and pursue business growth opportunities within assigned clients
- Conduct proper discovery to understand and qualify client needs, including understanding of business model and corporate objectives, development program focus, and priorities
- Negotiate contract terms by understanding critical decision timelines, challenges, and financial position
- Lead and facilitate client meetings with consulting resources, ensure internal stakeholders are properly briefed on client meeting plan and management
- Act as main liaison for client and Certara
- Facilitate execution of CDA/ MSA
- Collaborate with project team to ensure timely delivery and quality of all project deliverables
- Communicate issues, issue status, and issue resolution on a regular basis
- Provide leadership and timely feedback to keep all stakeholders, including senior management, informed of project progress
- Ensure Salesforce is properly updated
- Candidates must be in the Boston, MA area or nearby and willing to travel 30-40%
- Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree (science related curriculum a plus) with a demonstrated career path in Business Development to support the sought drug development experience and understanding required for this position.
- A seasoned and well-rounded biopharmaceutical executive is required with minimum combined business development experience of 10+ years, in successfully representing drug development related consulting services from preclinical through Phase 4 in the Biopharma space.
- Thorough understanding of the drug development processes, with the ability to converse with C-suite leadership in Biopharma companies, is essential. Thorough understanding of Clinical Pharmacology and Model Informed Drug Development (PK/PD, QSP, PBPK and MBMA) is a plus.
- Possesses broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical space and current macro trends within the industry. Able to lead strategic business planning process based on a thorough understanding of industry trends and opportunities and effectively solve strategic challenges.
- Proven ability to lead initiatives: work collaboratively with teams to achieve objectives. Achieves organizational focus on key priorities. Provides clear direction, delegates, actively communicates. Superior project management skills.
- Proven success in working collaboratively with cross functional commercialization teams with a strong business orientation and ability to view issues from multiple functional perspectives.
- Experienced and adept in a variety of negotiating settings. Able to engage effectively; establishes a clear negotiation strategy and manages a tight process.
- Proven experience in identifying, evaluating and pursuing business development opportunities within new and existing key markets.
- Demonstrated ability to gain credibility through successful leadership in a matrix environment, across a range of functions, position levels and geography
- Strong communication and influencing skills
Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.
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Account Director Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a account director job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's Seaport and Back Bay, where the heaviest concentration of agencies, SaaS companies, and life sciences firms hire account directors. Candidates with experience managing complex client relationships in healthcare, biotech, or B2B technology stand out in this market. A strong local network built through Boston's active professional and industry events also gives applicants a meaningful edge over equally qualified out-of-market candidates.
Which companies hire account directors in Boston?
Employers hiring account directors in Boston right now include Real Chemistry, Highwire, and CodaMetrix, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Boston's hiring market is led by a mix of established professional services firms, fast-growing technology companies, and a robust life sciences sector concentrated in the Seaport and Kendall Square corridor.
Are there remote account director jobs in Boston?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the employer, since account director roles often require in-person client meetings and relationship management. About 93% of account director openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Roles at technology and SaaS companies in the Seaport tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility compared to agency or financial services positions.
How can I get a account director job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from an account manager or senior account manager role at one of Boston's many mid-size agencies or B2B SaaS companies, where internal promotion is common. Targeting growing firms in the Seaport and Innovation District gives you exposure to clients and revenue ownership earlier than at large enterprises. Building a portfolio of client results and taking on project leadership, even informally, signals readiness for director-level responsibility to Boston hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most account directors in Boston?
The sectors hiring the most account directors in Boston are Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Boston's position as a global hub for life sciences and a growing center for enterprise technology and professional services explains why those sectors consistently generate the highest volume of account director openings in the city.
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