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FleishmanHillard · 7 hours ago

Senior Account Executive, Health & Life Science Communications

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $82K/yr

3+ years exp

FleishmanHillard is a leading public relations agency specializing in various aspects of communication. They are seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage health and life science communications programs, develop client relationships, and oversee media outreach efforts.

Public Relations & Communications

Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in handling many of the day-to-day activities for the health and life science practice’s account teams, including working with senior members of the team to help oversee projects, connecting across our healthcare and agency teams, and provide client counsel

Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account team; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients

Demonstrate ability to develop high-quality written materials, including pitch letters, press materials, social copy, client correspondence, media monitoring reports

Active participant in health and life science media relations outreach and strategy; including pitching media, uncovering trending news angles, maintaining media lists and keeping up with changes in reporters’ beats/new media platforms

Support in the implementation of strategic plans and communications campaigns across key stakeholders that are aligned with client business objectives and deliver results

Develop relationships and coordinate correspondence with external audiences: third-party organizations, healthcare professionals, patient groups, media, etc

Develop internal and client-facing recaps and reports showcasing our work and reinforcing opportunities to grow future engagements

Qualification

Healthcare communications experienceEditing skillsProject management skillsDigital media understandingClient relationship skillsStrategic thinkingTraining junior staffRegulatory approval tools knowledgeSocial media outreachTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum of 3+ years' experience. Biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare communications experience within a communications agency is required

A thirst for knowledge, interest and desire to work in the ever-changing world of healthcare and communications

Skilled at applied strategic thinking; anticipating issues, trends, and connections, and translating those insights into actionable ideas for the client and our healthcare team

A collaborative team member and team leader, with strong project management and problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to communicate clinical data and information into lay language that resonates across client stakeholders

Keen understanding of the role of digital media in integrated communications strategies as well as traditional, digital and social media healthcare environment

Ability to contribute to strategic outreach plans to external audiences via social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), third-party organizations, healthcare professionals, media, etc

Ability to effectively supervise and train junior-level account staff, provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments

Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop press materials and communications plans

Experience pitching health and life science trade media

Strong client relationship skills and the ability to successfully represent FH and client companies to key stakeholders

Knowledge of project management and regulatory approval tools such as Veeva, Asana, Khoros, etc

Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment