VP, Group Account Director

About the role

You will provide strategic leadership to key client accounts, ensuring alignment between innovative solutions and market access goals. This role requires you to translate complex healthcare challenges into cohesive commercial strategies that drive measurable outcomes. You will own the end-to-end success of assigned brands, balancing scientific insight with commercial execution. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions that shape market positioning. You will foster deep collaboration across internal disciplines to maintain client confidence and project momentum. This position demands resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, client-facing environment. You will be instrumental in identifying growth opportunities while safeguarding brand integrity. Your leadership will directly contribute to advancing Avalere Health's mission of creating connections that make better health happen.

Key facts

What you'll do

Develop and execute integrated account plans that align therapeutic area expertise with client business objectives.

Lead cross-functional workstreams, coordinating consulting, medical, and digital capabilities to deliver seamless client experiences.

Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging evidence, outcomes, and access insights to refine commercial strategies.

Cultivate senior-level relationships by demonstrating credibility, foresight, and consistent delivery against commitments.

Translate market dynamics and stakeholder feedback into actionable plans that strengthen brand equity and market access.

Drive profitability and performance metrics for assigned portfolios through disciplined resource allocation and prioritization.

Partner with the business development team to identify new opportunities and support proposals for strategic growth initiatives.

Champion innovation in client solutions by exploring emerging trends in biopharma, medical technology, and wellness sectors.

Facilitate seamless collaboration between global and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment across markets and therapeutic areas.

Own key client communications, translating complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences.

Monitor competitive landscapes and client health, providing proactive insights that inform risk mitigation and opportunity capture.

Support the development of thought leadership assets that reinforce Avalere Health's position as a trusted commercialization partner.

Requirements

You possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training, education, or experience, with a preference for advanced degrees in life sciences, business, or related fields.

You bring a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in consulting, agency, or client-facing roles within the healthcare or life sciences sectors.

You have demonstrated success managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects that require coordination across medical, commercial, and policy domains.

You hold a proven track record of building and maintaining senior-level relationships with clients, C-suite executives, and key opinion leaders.

You show strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable recommendations.

You have experience interpreting health economics, outcomes research, and regulatory landscapes to inform strategic decisions.

You are comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

You communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences, including scientific and executive stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience in biopharmaceutical, medical technology, or digital health sectors, with a deep understanding of product lifecycle and commercialization challenges.

Familiarity with value frameworks, pricing, and reimbursement processes across multiple global markets.

Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools to support insights and storytelling for client engagements.

Experience leading digital experience initiatives or technology-enabled solutions in healthcare settings.

Understanding of disability confidence practices and inclusive approaches to client collaboration and team management.

Practical notes

This is a full-time, permanent position based in New York, NY.

The role may require travel to client sites, industry conferences, and stakeholder meetings as needed.

No specific visa sponsorship information is provided for this role.

There are no stated application deadlines, but early submission is encouraged given the seniority and impact of the position.