Responsibilities

• The Associate Account Director (AAD) serves as client-facing lead and owner of smaller accounts while supporting Account Directors and Vice Presidents in leading certain aspects or workstreams of larger accounts. They take an active role in content development, overseeing the successful execution and delivery of programs and leading teams. Contributing to the development of strategic plans and account and budget management are all within the AAD day-to-day. They also support the agency in supervising the growth and development of direct report(s).
• This position is remote.
• Travel required about 10% of the time.
• This position is remote.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in communications and/or an agency setting; degrees in science/public health, communications, public relations, marketing or journalism preferred.
• At least 2-3 years working directly with healthcare, biotech, and/or life sciences companies.
• Rare disease therapeutic experience a plus.
• Evidence of strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Proficiency with relevant communication platforms (media databases, social media tools, project management software, website analytics, Office 365).
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Experience managing a team or direct reports.

Preferred

• Rare disease therapeutic experience a plus.

Benefits

• We are proud to be an agency that provides flexible working arrangements in addition to many perks and benefits. Teamwork is an essential component of who we are and what we do. We make time for team-building events, happy hours, an annual all-hands meeting, and team lunches to strengthen relationships. We offer paid time off for volunteering to allow employees to care deeply and participate meaningfully in causes important to them. We also offer six weeks, 100% paid Parental Leave for new mothers and fathers. SmithSolve contributes generously towards your medical, dental, and vision, and has a 401k match, annual bonuses, spot incentives, profit sharing program, summer Fridays, and is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Our team members receive 100% company paid short and long-term disability, life insurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. We also get you set up with a one-time home-office allowance when you start. When you thrive, the business thrives. We care about one another as people, not just colleagues.
• salary starts at $115,000.
• Remote position with travel requirements about 10% of the time.