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.

Jellyfish

About Jellyfish Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global marketing partner of the future.   We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to deliver exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire.   As part of the Brandtech Group we’re at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world’s No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction.   Client Management Capability Overview: At Jellyfish, Client Management has strategic ownership of accounts, providing the very highest levels of client service as well as identifying and driving new business opportunities. They ensure opportunities are converted and accounts are grown in line with the strategy and growth targets of the agency. They have in-depth knowledge of the industry and are able to confidently establish relationships with clients at all levels, understanding their strategic marketing and business problems and taking a longer-term view beyond the day-to-day on how Jellyfish can partner to solve them.   Nothing that comes into Jellyfish should be a surprise to the CM team, nothing goes out to our clients without a tacit or explicit acknowledgement by the CM team. The client lead functions as the "CEO" of a mini business inside Jellyfish. As the CEO of their client business, they are essential, brilliant, and strategic: emblematic of putting clients first and caring for our people -- with career roadmaps ahead of them including hub, country, and agency leadership.   Role Overview: As the Account Director and US Regional Lead for Google, you will serve as the commercial and operational engine for one of the agency’s most progressive, high-tech accounts. This is a hybrid role bridging client management and creative production execution, with a heavy emphasis on client consultation and growth.   You will lead major product launches, oversee complex creative production and brand guardianship workstreams, and serve as the strategic partner guiding the client through their AI transformation. This role requires a growth-minded "go-getter" who can comfortably champion big, innovative ideas while maintaining rigorous brand guardianship and end-to-end delivery ownership.   This is a hybrid position, ideally based out of one of our West Coast offices in either Portland, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, but we are also open to NYC. The salary range for this role is between $150,000-175,000 USD, annually, and final offer is dependent on experience.   Responsibilities: Account Leadership & Client Partnership * Act as the US Regional Lead for a key account, cultivating deep-rooted relationships with key client stakeholders. * Partner closely with an adjacent US Account Director and collaborate seamlessly with different capability and regional team leads across Mexico, the US, and EMEA. * Serve as a proactive consultant, anticipating client needs, matching them to agency resources, and acting as the owner of budgets * Directly manage, mentor, and develop a junior Account Executive (AE). AI Transformation & Change Management * Oversee and implement AI-enabled E2E frameworks across creative, strategy, production, localization, and copy validation workstreams * Partner with internal teams to test emerging AI capabilities, building the operational frameworks and workflows necessary to successfully scale them for the client * Drive the change management process, consulting with clients on how to integrate AI workflows and platforms into their marketing ecosystem, to unlock new product revenue streams for the business End-to-End Creative Production & Growth * Manage a high-volume marketing calendar and high-profile product launches across the Google business unit you are responsible for * Direct cross-functional internal teams, including Project Management, Production, Creative, and Strategy, to ensure flawless execution. * Drive the creative and experiential side of the account, taking big conceptual ideas and bringing them to life through end-to-end production. * Meet aggressive commercial growth targets by proactively upselling new engagements, maximizing current account value, and ensuring exceptional retention.   Knowledge, Skills, & Experience: * Experience: 7+ years of creative production and client management experience handling complex, multi-market global brands (tech or fast-paced digital accounts preferred) * Tech-Sector Expertise: Proven track record working with large clients, preferably within the tech sector * AI & Digital Literacy: A strong working knowledge of how Generative AI, agentic workflows, and automated asset production are reshaping the creative landscape. * AI Implementation Track Record: Practical experience leading AI transformation. You must be able to demonstrate how you have successfully integrated AI into creative workflows, built operational frameworks, and navigated the change management challenges that come with tech adoption. * Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and clients through significant process or technology transformations without sacrificing output quality. * Agile Expertise: Proven experience operating in sprint-based or highly iterative production environments, rather than purely waterfall frameworks * Hybrid Skillset: A unique blend of strong client management (CM) commercial focus and clear project management (PM) operational understanding. * Commercial Acumen: Strong experience managing multi-million dollar account, scoping tech-enablement projects, and utilizing CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline health. * Production Literacy: Deep fluency in modern creative production practices, scaling content across multiple audiences and/or markets * Geographic Alignment: West Coast location preferred to align with West Coast clients (open to New York for the right candidate).   Key Behaviours: * The Growth Mindset: A proactive, "go-getter" attitude with a natural ability to drive conversations around new, expansive ideas. * The Challenger Mindset: Comfortably and constructively challenging legacy client briefs to propose more efficient, technology-first production methods.   * Collaborative Orchestrator: The ability to navigate complex global team dynamics, seamlessly aligning stakeholders across multiple time zones (West Coast, East Coast, Mexico, EMEA).   Additional Information Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs 💰Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan. 🏥 Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover. 💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours. 👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to talentacquisition@jellyfish.com.

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.