Account Executive, Health & Life Science Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$54K/yr – $68K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own healthcare account operation and cross-team orchestration, turning clinical context into client counsel while guiding campaigns and mentoring junior staff.

  • Account operations and cross-team coordination across health and life science practices, with senior team oversight and client-facing counsel.
  • Strategic campaign support and external outreach planning, translating scientific data into compelling, stakeholder-ready stories.
  • Team leadership and resource optimization to grow junior staff into fuller roles and strengthen delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day to day activities for the Health & Life Science practice’s account teams, coordinating with senior team members to oversee projects and provide client counsel.
  • Coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the best teams for clients.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop high quality written materials, including pitch letters, press materials, social copy, client correspondence, etc.
  • 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, media, etc.
  • Develop internal and client facing recaps and reports showcasing our work and reinforcing opportunities to grow future engagements.
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