Account Executive, Health – Pharmaceutical Comms

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

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

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate branded pharmaceutical campaigns from planning through execution, including MLR submissions, client and internal meetings, and maintainers of trackers and status reports.

  • Own day-to-day campaign execution and deliverables coordination.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet timelines and quality standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day execution of branded pharmaceutical communications campaigns, helping coordinate deliverables, timelines, and project activities.
  • Assist with medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review processes, including coordinating material submissions, tracking approvals, and navigating internal review platforms with appropriate training.
  • Coordinate client and internal meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking detailed notes, drafting recaps, and tracking action items.
  • Maintain project trackers, team documents, calendars, and status reports to keep account activities organized and on schedule.
  • Draft, edit, and organize client communications, presentations, campaign materials, and other deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Monitor healthcare industry developments, competitor activity, and relevant media coverage to support campaign planning and execution.
  • Collaborate with account teams and cross-functional partners to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work.
  • Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team environment by embracing diverse perspectives, practicing conscious inclusion, and continuously seeking opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on professional experience in public relations, communications, or a related discipline, gained within an agency or in-house communications team.

Preferred

  • Previous experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical communications, particularly supporting branded pharmaceutical products or campaigns.
  • Familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review processes, pharmaceutical content approvals, or regulated communications environments.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing meeting recaps, client updates, and presentations.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and industry requirements.

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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$55K/yr – $68K/yr

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Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,100 salaries.

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Account Executive, Health – Pharmaceutical Comms

Edelman · New York City, NY · Hybrid