VP, Account Director - Purplemoon

VP, Account Director

Purplemoon, an IQVIA business, is a full-service, rare disease agency staffed with a rare blend of ridiculously talented people. With a mix of brand & agency leadership, we elevate the traditional agency roster with a purpose-built team of problem solvers, each with extensive experience.

We also offer a seamless brand experience with an end-to-end approach for our clients. We aim to create a consistent and cohesive brand journey from start to finish, and a more efficient experience for our clients.

We are currently seeking an experienced VP, Account Director, who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationships, and execution. You'll oversee a high-profile, cross-functional team driving an exciting rare disease launch in the U.S. for a client with whom we share a well-established, trusted partnership.

As VP, Account Director, you'll provide both strategic guidance and day-to-day partnership — ensuring excellence across every interaction. You'll mentor and develop exceptional talent, foster collaboration, and maintain the highest standard of client service. This is a role for a true business and people leader who brings energy, precision, and care to everything they do.

• Serve as the senior strategic and operational lead across a major rare disease brand launch
• Build and nurture trusted client relationships through responsiveness, reliability, and forward-thinking counsel
• Partner cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and program excellence to deliver best-in-class work
• Inspire and develop a growing account team, fostering curiosity, accountability, and professional growth
• Lead with an all-in mindset, balancing strategic vision with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Identify and drive opportunities for organic growth within the existing partnership
• Represent Purplemoon with confidence, clarity, and integrity in all client and internal interactions

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• 10+ years of agency experience, with proven success leading complex, high-visibility healthcare accounts
• Experience in rare disease or specialty pharma strongly preferred
• Exceptional client leadership skills with a reputation for being hyper-responsive and solutions-oriented
• Strong people leadership abilities — a mentor who grows talent and builds cohesive, motivated teams
• Strategic mindset combined with operational precision and commercial awareness
• Collaborative spirit and a passion for doing meaningful, high-quality work
• Ability to travel as required for both client and IQVIA business needs

Please Note:

In order to be eligible for this remote role, you must reside within the country where the position is posted.