Account Director

Brunswick Group

OPPORTUNITY Brunswick is seeking an Account Director to join our Tokyo office to help domestic and international clients navigate financial, crisis and corporate communications. Account Directors produce high quality advisory documents demonstrating a deep understanding of clients and issues. You will regularly be providing advice and analysis to clients, and developing an advisory voice informed by research, experience and awareness of market trends and events. You will manage some key workstreams as well as guiding Executives and Assistants on accounts. As an Account Director, you will also begin to develop a network and build relationships with clients, media, advisers, Brunswick colleagues and other stakeholders. You will work to develop your media-handling skills and have a good understanding of Brunswick’s different sectors and specialist offers and how to connect them with clients as part of our one-firm offering. ABOUT THE ROLE * Deliver media, political, regulatory and market analysis to clients, with intelligent insight and recommendations informed by data, analysis and experience. * Manage the development of high-quality client documents, playing a key role in drafting, proofing, editing and version control, along with seamless project management of client workstreams. * Guide Executives and Assistants in effectively supporting accounts. * Develop a solid understanding of different sectors and specialist offers. * Ensure all logistics for client meetings and events are executed smoothly and manage upwards to ensure Brunswick delivers on time and above expectation. * Support on new business efforts and participate in pitch preparation. * Begin to develop an advisory voice informed by research, experience and awareness of market trends and events. * Nurture a network amongst peers inside and outside the firm, providing valuable insight for the firm and for clients. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * Highly knowledgeable on business issues and current affairs; up to date on international trends, issues, commentators and debates, particularly as it relates to financial services and corporate organisations. * Fluent spoken and written English and Japanese (native level Japanese preferred) * Strong written English * An understanding of business, finance, and politics, with a genuine interest in communications. * Able to demonstrate excellent written research and analysis for business audiences; must be able to synthesize large amounts of information across numerous sources in a timely but thoughtful manner. * Proven project management experience, with the ability to oversee multiple fast-moving workstreams at any one time. * A dynamic self-starter with a strong work ethic. * High level of attention to detail and an intellectually rigorous, client-service attitude. * An experienced team-worker who prefers to work in a collegiate way. * Passionate to work in an international environment, strengthening Japan’s global engagement.   WHY JOIN US Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of  employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development. OUR BENEFITS * Annual Discretionary Bonus: Based on company and individual performance. * Complimentary daily meals and refreshments — Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and unlimited all-day coffee and snacks, all provided in our on-site canteen and café. * Generous Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday. * Family Leave Policies: Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave. * Employee Assistance Programme: Support for your wellbeing. * Headspace Membership: Access to mindfulness and meditation resources. * Training Sessions: Lunch & Learn opportunities. * Social Activities: Regular social, cultural, and charitable events.   ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.    Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

Nucleus Global

About Nucleus Global Nucleus Global is a leading global medical communications group dedicated to delivering innovative scientific and healthcare communications that improve patient outcomes. As part of Inizio Medical, we partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organisations worldwide to create meaningful engagement through scientific excellence, strategic thinking, and creative innovation. We are looking for an experienced Account Director to join our growing Medical Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic client leader who is passionate about advancing scientific exchange and helping clients achieve their Medical Affairs objectives.   About the role As an Account Director within our Medical Affairs team, you will act as a strategic partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, leading the development and delivery of impactful Medical Affairs programs across a range of therapy areas. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing strategic counsel, and overseeing programs that support scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, medical education, advisory boards, congress activities, and broader Medical Affairs objectives.   The role would suit an experienced client services professional with a strong Medical Affairs background who enjoys leading teams, developing client partnerships, and identifying opportunities for growth. You will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team alongside scientific, engagement, creative, and digital specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality programs while contributing to the continued growth and success of the Medical Affairs offering at Nucleus Global.   To succeed you will have: * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences (advanced degree, preferred) * Previous experience working in a medical communications environment, particularly across global Medical Affairs * A strong strategic and leadership background * A proven track record of exceptional staff, project and client management experience * Excellent project management skills and be comfortable leading on client facing projects on dynamic accounts while meeting client and group objectives. * Line management experience * Experience supporting products across pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle management * Strong therapy area experience. * Excellent financial understanding with experience of budgeting and forecasting. * A flair for working well within a team with strong written and verbal communication skills     Benefits: * Health coverage * Retirement * PTO In addition to a great benefits package, we are happy to talk flexible working. We are also known for our friendly and informal working environment with Friday socials across our offices, regular wellbeing weeks, and Town Hall events. We offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, including opportunities to transfer your skills to our other offices around the world.   Our Pledge At Nucleus Global, we are committed to encouraging a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone can bring each facet of themselves to work each day. We believe that strength in diversity and inclusivity is a driver of our success. Nucleus Global is not accepting unsolicited résumés from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all résumés submitted by search firms to any employee of Nucleus Global and its affiliated companies by email, the Internet or in any form — without a current signed fee agreement for that position (as authorised by the Recruitment Manager) — will be deemed the sole property of Nucleus Global, and no fee will be paid in the event you are hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nucleus Global is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.   The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation $110,000—$140,000 USD Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Oliver

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.  As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.  Role:  Account Director  Location:  Chicago, Illinois  About the role:  As Account Director, you are the primary point of contact between BeStudio and the Client's senior marketing stakeholders. You hold the client relationship, lead the account team, and own the quality and commercial performance of everything the studio delivers. You'll lead cross-functional teams spanning account management, creative, strategy, copywriting, production, and community management — moving fluidly between strategic counsel and hands-on delivery oversight. You set the standard for client service and creative ambition, build the conditions for your team to do their best work, and represent the studio at the most senior levels of the client organization. This role calls for someone with the strategic clarity to plan at scale and the operational precision to execute it — without losing sight of the creative work that drives results. What you will be doing:  * Serve as the senior client contact, building trusted relationships with senior marketing stakeholders and proactively strengthening the partnership at every level * Lead cross-functional teams across strategy, creative concepts, copywriting, production, and community management — aligning resources, timelines, and deliverables to client objectives * Develop and present strategic account plans, scope-of-work proposals, and creative recommendations that drive measurable marketing outcomes * Oversee multi-channel campaign execution from concept to delivery — across social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging platforms), digital, print, CRM, web, and in-store * Stay current with platform trends, algorithm changes, and social media best practices to ensure content remains relevant, optimized, and effective * Review and refine creative briefs; provide strategic guidance throughout the development process; ensure final assets meet brand, channel, and regulatory requirements * Translate client feedback into clear, actionable direction for internal teams — making recommendations and decisions that keep work moving forward * Manage account-level production budgets: cost estimation, supplier negotiation, purchase orders, reconciliation, and spend reporting to OLIVER and client stakeholders * Present budget performance to senior stakeholders and remain accountable for the financial health of the studio * Partner with the Business Director to develop new opportunities within the account and support broader agency growth * Manage, coach, and develop the account team — investing in individual growth and holding the team to a high standard of delivery and client service * Coordinate across compliance, creative, and production to maintain quality, consistency, and operational efficiency at pace * Stay informed on CPG industry trends, emerging marketing technologies, and AI-driven solutions to strengthen client counsel and studio capability What you need to be great in this role:  * Proven track record in senior account or client leadership within an advertising, creative, or integrated marketing agency environment * Experience managing senior client relationships, with the ability to build trust, navigate complexity, and grow accounts both creatively and commercially * Strong presentation and negotiation skills — able to convey creative and strategic thinking clearly to senior stakeholders and secure alignment on direction * Deep knowledge of social media strategy and content production, with hands-on experience across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging platforms * Strong understanding of multi-channel campaign production — from concept and creative development through to delivery across digital, print, CRM, web, and in-store * Working knowledge of digital design, photo, video, and 3D/CGI production processes * Experience reviewing, refining, and stress-testing creative briefs and campaign concepts * Experience leading and developing cross-functional creative teams, with a track record of strong team performance and individual growth * Ability to manage competing priorities, resource across projects, and make clear decisions under pressure * Skilled at coordinating between creative, strategy, production, and compliance teams in a high-volume environment * Experience managing account-level production budgets, forecasting, and reporting financial performance to senior stakeholders * Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines * Familiarity with project management tools such as Workfront, Monday, or Wrike * Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and macOS * Background in CPG, FMCG, or consumer brand marketing preferred * Experience with social-first content strategy and community management * Familiarity with in-house studio or embedded agency models           REQ ID: 18102 #LI-JB1 #LI-DIRECTOR At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range according to what's stated below. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package. Salary Range $106,250—$118,750 USD Our values shape everything we do:  Be Ambitious to succeed    Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible    Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work    Be always learning and listening to understand    Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations    Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations     OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.     OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.