Account Executive, Health – Pharma PR

New York City, NY (On-site)

$55K/yr – $68K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive day-to-day global pharmaceutical client communications, focusing on scientific storytelling and timely delivery of materials.

  • Manage agendas, timelines, and tracking to keep deliverables on schedule.
  • Support medical, legal, and regulatory review to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Guide junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day communications programs for a global pharmaceutical client, with a focus on scientific data, healthcare innovation, and compelling storytelling.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread client-facing materials, including emails, social media content, status updates, and communications documents.
  • Coordinate weekly client agendas, hot lists, project timelines, and tracking documents to ensure deliverables stay organized and on schedule.
  • Support medical, legal, and regulatory review processes, ensuring materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with client requirements.
  • Monitor relevant media coverage, industry developments, and healthcare trends to identify insights and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across teams to support the timely execution of communications initiatives and client deliverables.
  • Partner with and provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members while contributing to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively anticipating next steps and maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in public relations, communications, public affairs, or a related field.

Preferred

  • Previous experience or exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer health, or wellness communications.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently on assigned tasks, and communicate proactively with colleagues and clients.
  • Genuine interest in scientific storytelling, healthcare data, and the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory review processes is a plus.
  • Experience working in an agency environment or supporting multiple client deliverables is preferred.
  • Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

  • DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
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Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $68K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($62K) is in line with the median base salary for Public Relations Associate roles in the United States ($60K).

Public Relations Associate median pay in the United States

$60K/yr

Most pay falls between $48K and $64K. Based on 25 salaries.

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Account Executive, Health – Pharma PR

Edelman · New York City, NY · On-site