Senior Account Manager

Cactus Life Sciences partners with the global biopharma industry to drive innovation and elevate patient outcomes through agile, science-driven medical communications. We transform complex data into actionable insights, bridging the critical gaps between research, decision-making, and real-world healthcare impact. As a growing scientific communications agency, we are seeking a Senior Account Manager who willbe responsible formanaging accounts and standard projects independently, ensuring they are completed on budget, on schedule, and to the required specifications.

We are a remote-first organization, and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You maybe requiredto travel based on business requirements or for company/team events.

Please Note: You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events (Use this option 1 when the position does not require travel to home office/client site). However, given the business requirements of this role, you are expected to frequently travel to our Mumbai office/location office (Use this option 2 for positions which require travel to office/client site). For this critical role, we are looking for the candidate to be based in Mumbai. You may choose to work from home in Mumbai however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office once a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed, (Use this option 3 when looking for a candidate based in Mumbai)

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Client relationship accountability

• Understand clientobjectives, adapt to their working style, and ensure all deliverables alignwithclient expectations

• Proactivelyidentifychallenges and delivery risks, implementing solutions and corrective measures to strengthen partnerships andoptimiseoutcomes

• Lead and support strategic, complex projects across therapeutic areas using compelling storytelling and impactful visual conceptualization

• Encourage client feedback to drive improvement, and present new initiatives to stakeholders when appropriate

Workflows

• Ensure a seamless client experience and drivetimelyproject closure to boost productivity

• Review deliverablesto ensure
  
  alignment with clientobjectivesandmonitortimelines to ensure on-schedule delivery

• Lead project kick-off and client calls, share scopes andMoMspromptly, and conduct debriefs to captureand implementlearnings

• Maintain regular communication and take relevant actions with third parties that influence deliverables, such as congress secretariats

Project status and governance

• Lead project status meetings withaccuratereporting to ensure alignment with client objectives

• Support governance reporting with the Account Director through monthly and quarterly reviews

Organic Growth

• Identifygrowth opportunities and support the Account Director with business forecasting

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• Education: Degree minimum (life science degreeadvantageous) or demonstrable experience in medical communications or pharmaceutical industry

• Experience: 2+ years experience as an Account Manager within healthcare communications agencies,predominantly inthe medical affairs

• Business skills:Strong client relationship-building and business communication skills with experience in managing small accounts and executing global programs while ensuring client satisfaction and trust

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• Business Acumen:Demonstratesstrong understanding of medical communications, has knowledge of client environments and market dynamics, and makes strategic decisions that drive value for both the company and its clients

• Interpersonal Skills:Demonstratesstrong interpersonal skills by building rapport across diverse personalities, presenting facts objectively, owning mistakes, and solving problems with excellence

• Technology skills: Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Microsoft Project), Adobe

• AI Adaptability:Shows an eagerness to learn and apply AI tools and technologies

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. The selection process for this role includesan initialrecruiter screening, two interviews with the hiring manager and peers, and HR interview rounds.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed.We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

At Cactus Life Sciences (cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange-leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.