Account Director Jobs in Ohio
Account Director jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in advertising, healthcare marketing, financial services, and B2B technology sectors and openings ranging from mid-level account managers stepping up to senior strategic leads. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, home to established employers like Nationwide, Procter and Gamble, and Cardinal Health that consistently staff account director roles across their marketing, sales, and client services divisions. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio include digital marketing account direction, healthcare client services, and enterprise software account leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join us as Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive!
Join Abeona Therapeutics as an Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive in our Strategic Accounts department and be a part of a mission-driven organization devoted to putting patients first. Collaborate with talented individuals dedicated to transforming lives through innovative therapies.
Abeona Therapeutics Inc.: Who We Are
Our Values: Patient First | Innovation | Integrity | Determination | Trust
At Abeona Therapeutics, we exist for our patients and their caregivers; their needs guide our decision-making. We challenge ourselves to think differently, move quickly, and deliver solutions. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and quality standards. We persevere with resilience and focus to achieve our mission. We build trust through humility, mutual appreciation, openness, and respect.
Your day-to-day as an Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive
Join Abeona Therapeutics Inc. as our new Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive and be part of a mission-driven organization devoted to putting patients first. Integral to the continued success of ZEVASKYN in the U.S., the Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive ensures internal and external alignment to deliver a seamless patient and customer experience and drive treatment adoption across their assigned region. This role is focused on strengthening referral networks with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and referring HCPs, optimizing Qualified Treatment Centers (QTCs) performance, and ensuring patients are efficiently identified, approved, and treated.
The Associate Director is a field-based, HCP facing position that serves as the regional quarterback across cross-functional teams, advancing Abeona's business objectives while prioritizing development of referral pathways and QTC optimization. This individual plays a critical dual role in cultivating strategic relationships across QTCs, COEs, academic institutions, and community providers, while driving educational initiatives, institutional engagement, referral readiness, and operational excellence across the treatment journey.
This is a highly visible role both internally and externally, requiring strong leadership, cross-functional influence, executive presence, and the ability to effectively represent Abeona with key stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), institutional leadership, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Work LocationSchedule
This role works remotely, serving as the regional quarterback across cross-functional teams, advancing Abeona's business while prioritizing patient access and outcomes.
General work hours are from Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (with some early mornings, late nights, or weekend work on occasion).
Does this sound like you?
To thrive as an Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive at Abeona Therapeutics Inc., a robust skill set is essential. Strong expertise in strategic account management within a complex healthcare system (biotech, pharma, etc.) with demonstrated success in post-launch execution - including referral pathway development and patient treatment optimization is necessary for someone to successfully manage the responsibilities of this role. In addition, public speaking, relationship building, and experience working within complex academic, medical centers, and navigating multidisciplinary stakeholders (both internally and externally) is vital to accomplishing general objectives.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Establishing, expanding, and operationalizing referral pathways between QTCs, COEs, and referring centers to ensure appropriate patients are identified, referred, and directed to treatment in a timely and efficient manner
Institutional EngagementEducation:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for select Centers of Excellence, academic institutions, large health systems, and other referring institutions.
- Develop and deliver scientifically accurate and compelling educational presentations tailored to the needs of institutional stakeholders (clinicians, researchers, nurse educators, etc.).
- Identify opportunities for regional ad boards/speaker programs and then plan and execute with cross functional support.
- Facilitate engagement of institutions for patient identification, and referral readiness, and post-operative care preparedness.
- Build trusted, collaborative relationships with KOLs, clinical teams, and administrative leaders at COEs and other referring institutions.
- Monitor and track HCP readiness, identify gaps, and propose solutions to support appropriate access to Zevaskyn, utilizing appropriate resources.
- Present monthly account updates to Commercial Leadership Team and other relevant teams.
Conference PlanningManagement:
- Support Abeona's presence at key medical, scientific, and industry conferences (e.g., SPD, SID, PeDRA, and regional meetings).
- Coordinate with internal teams (medical affairs, commercial, communications) to develop educational content, manage logistics, and ensure consistent branding.
- Identify speaking and presentation opportunities for internal subject matter experts and key opinion leaders both nationally and regionally.
- Analyze post-conference metrics and stakeholder feedback to optimize future engagement strategies.
Required Qualifications
The background, knowledge, and skills required to be successful in the role are:
- 5-10 years of prior Strategic or Key Account Management experience within complex healthcare systems (specifically within hospital systems preferred)
- Demonstrated success in post-launch execution, including referral pathway development and patient treatment optimization.
- 3-5 years of cross-functional collaboration experience with Market Access, Marketing, Operations, Medical teams.
- 3-5 years of experience working within complex academic medical centers and navigating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead through influence, manage ambiguity, and drive execution across highly matrixed organizations.
- Strong presentation, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, operational, and leadership audiences
- Experience supporting national and regional congress strategy, speaker programs, advisory boards, and conference execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in autologous cell or gene therapy commercialization is strongly preferred.
- Experience working closely with executive leadership and navigating complex institutional decision-making environments is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing ultra-rare disease treatment pathways, including deep, high-touch patient journeys and cross-functional coordination, is strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- The anticipated base salary range for this position is $195,000 - $215,000 (Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and work location)
- Annual Incentive Compensation Bonus
- Equity opportunities
- Robust health coverage options
- FSA/HSA options
- Company-paid basic dental and vision plans
- Lifestyle spending account (wellness reimbursements)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Up to 160 hours of paid time off accrual per calendar year (prorated based on date of hire)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. A normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20 is required. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds is required. Must be able to travel up to 40-60%, as needed.
Important Notes for Candidates:
Visa Sponsorship Not Currently Available
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- This is a career-path role that is not suitable for someone whose work authorization is temporary and based on optional practical training (OPT).
- Current or future H-1B sponsorship is not available for this role.
Additional Notes to Applicants:
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position and who successfully complete the initial stages of the selection process will be contacted.
- All applications will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
EEOC Disclaimer
We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive client-facing account management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a portfolio of key client accounts
- Experience leading cross-functional teams including creative, strategy, and operations
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and project management tools
- Strong presentation and communication skills for executive-level client engagement
Account Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account director in Ohio?
Most account directors in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field, then build several years of account management or client services experience before stepping into a director role. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for this position. Employers in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati typically promote from within or hire candidates who can show a clear record of growing client relationships and leading account teams.
How much do account directors make in Ohio?
Account directors in Ohio earn a median of about $59,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,110 for the lowest 10% to over $122,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account directors in Ohio?
Employers hiring account directors in Ohio right now include Vantage Point Logistics, McKesson, and ANDHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional healthcare systems, and independent marketing agencies creates consistent demand for account director talent across multiple industries.
Which Ohio cities have the most account director jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Cleveland have the most account director openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of insurance, financial services, and technology company headquarters, while Cleveland's healthcare and manufacturing sectors drive demand there, and Cincinnati benefits from the presence of large consumer goods and B2B marketing firms that require dedicated account leadership.
Are there remote account director jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many client-facing leadership roles. About 75% of account director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on strategy, reporting, and client communication rather than on-site work. The most remote-friendly segments are digital marketing agencies and enterprise software account teams, while roles tied to in-person client events or local retail accounts tend to require more office presence.
How can I get hired as a account director in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to start as an account coordinator or account manager at an Ohio marketing agency, healthcare organization, or technology firm, then move up as you build client relationship skills. Large Columbus-area agencies and healthcare systems regularly bring in junior account staff and promote from within. A portfolio showing successful campaign or project outcomes, along with any digital marketing or project management certification, gives candidates a meaningful edge when competing for their first director-level role.
Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to account director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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