[Hiring] Regional Account Director @BCD

Role Description

If you love building big-picture strategy, strengthening client partnerships, and keeping complex programs running smoothly, this role is a great fit. You’ll lead regional account strategy for a major Life Sciences meetings program, working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where precision, collaboration, and smart problem-solving matter. From contract renewals and financial performance to stakeholder engagement and operational consistency, you’ll help shape what success looks like for both the client and BCD M&E. This is a high-impact role with plenty of room to influence growth, innovation, and long-term partnership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in pharmaceutical meetings and 5+ years in account management and/or strategy
• Strong knowledge of meeting operations, staffing models, forecasting, and meeting technology within structured, deadline-driven programs
• Experience managing large, multi-market accounts with a focus on service quality, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Confidence presenting to stakeholders at every level, from local meeting owners to global program leaders
• A naturally strategic, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt as priorities shift.

Requirements

• Building trusted client relationships and leading strategic conversations in a professional, compliance-focused Life Sciences environment
• Managing budgets, pricing, forecasting, and profitability while keeping a close eye on account health and business growth
• Turning data, trends, and program insights into clear recommendations that drive adoption, improvement, and results
• Partnering across operations, finance, legal, and leadership teams to keep complex global programs aligned and running smoothly
• Leading teams, setting clear expectations, and creating a culture of accountability, development, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
• Room to Grow: Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
• Everyone has a voice: We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
• Make your move: The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
• We’ve got you covered: Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
• We’re positive. You’ll love it: It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.