Account Executive

Recruitly; New Jersey; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitly in the healthcare advertising/medical communications space is seeking an Account Executive to assist in developing and executing initiatives with account, creative, and scientific teams. This entry-level role welcomes someone with a solid science background and strong communication skills.

You will support day-to-day client activities, coordinate timelines, and help prepare presentations while learning the fundamentals of healthcare advertising and agency account management in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a high-science discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative, and curious mindset.
• Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, advertising, or medical communications.
• For Sr. AE: 1–3 years of direct agency experience.
• Remote but must reside in New York or New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day account and client activities.
• Helping coordinate projects, timelines, meetings, and deliverables.
• Communicating with internal teams to keep projects moving forward.
• Assisting with client presentations, status updates, and meeting preparation.
• Supporting the development of healthcare marketing and communications materials.
• Reviewing materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Conducting research and bringing scientific understanding to client projects.
• Building relationships with internal teams, clients, and agency partners.
• Learning the fundamentals of healthcare advertising, medical communications, and agency account management.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization & time management

Collaboration & teamwork

Proactive mindset

Curiosity about healthcare industry

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a high-science discipline

Job description

*****Associate Account Executive - Account Executive - Senior Account Executive*****

Pharmaceutical Advertising / Medical Communications

Location: REMOTE, BUT must reside in New York or New Jersey or Pennsylvania

Experience Level: Entry-Level / Early Career / Associate

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a recent science graduate looking for a career where you can combine your scientific background with creativity, communication, and client-facing work?

Our award-winning, boutique pharmaceutical advertising agency client is seeking an Account Executive to join their growing team. This is an exciting (& UNIQUE) opportunity for someone with a strong academic foundation in the sciences who is interested in breaking into healthcare advertising and medical communications. No prior agency experience is required. If you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a high-science discipline, strong communication skills, curiosity, and a desire to learn, this could be an excellent opportunity to launch your career in the industry.

What You'll Do

As an Account Executive, you will support the development and execution of healthcare advertising and communications initiatives while working alongside experienced account, creative, and scientific teams.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting day-to-day account and client activities
• Helping coordinate projects, timelines, meetings, and deliverables
• Communicating with internal teams to keep projects moving forward
• Assisting with client presentations, status updates, and meeting preparation
• Supporting the development of healthcare marketing and communications materials
• Reviewing materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project requirements
• Conducting research and bringing scientific understanding to client projects
• Building relationships with internal teams, clients, and agency partners
• Learning the fundamentals of healthcare advertising, medical communications, and agency account management

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for an early-career professional with a strong scientific foundation and an interest in the business and creative side of healthcare communications.

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a high-science discipline such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative, and curious mindset
• Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, advertising, or medical communications
• Required for Sr. AE level: 1-3 years of direct agency experience
• Remote but must currently reside in New York or New Jersey or Pennsylvania

*******Agency experience is NOT required ******

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take your science degree and turn it into a rewarding career in healthcare advertising and communications and have a direct impact on the

You'll gain exposure to:

• Healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing
• Client services and account management
• Medical communications
• Cross-functional agency collaboration
• Client relationships and presentations
• The intersection of science, strategy, and storytelling

Whether you're a recent graduate or an early-career professional looking to make a move into the agency world, this role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career in an exciting and evolving industry.

Location:

This agency is based in New York / New Jersey, and candidates must reside in the tri-state area.

Interested?

If you have a strong scientific background and are excited about exploring a career beyond the traditional laboratory or research path, we'd love to hear from you.