Account Executive, Healthcare/Pharma Communications

Porter Novelli; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription

Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

14 Paid Company Holidays

Hybrid Working Environment

Job summary

Porter Novelli in New York is seeking an Account Executive to support a dynamic healthcare team handling pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You'll contribute to product, corporate, and advocacy communications, executing high‑impact campaigns with senior team members and partners.

The role emphasizes writing, media outreach, and program management, with opportunities to shape content and client initiatives while contributing to day‑to‑day operations in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, PR, English or related field.
• 1–2+ years in PR/communications/marketing; agency experience preferred.
• Health comms experience is a plus; familiarity with pharma/biotech helpful.
• Strong writing and ability to craft disease-state materials and media assets.
• Understand digital and social media strategies and campaign roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client programs under supervision.
• Develop and edit press releases, fact sheets, client emails.
• Lead media relations: lists, outreach, relationships.
• Assess media trends and identify opportunities aligned with client goals.
• Manage event execution: media relations, vendor coordination, staffing.
• Generate program ideas and conduct relevant research.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Media relations

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Public Relations related field

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Fleishman Hillard and Porter Novelli are coming together as one integrated agency under the Fleishman Hillard banner, bringing together two industry-leading teams to create something even stronger.

Our combination provides more of what clients need right now: teams with deeper sector expertise, faster access to solutions, and the precision to handle complex, mission-critical assignments. Together, we are one of the industry’s leading communications consultancies, with pronounced strength in health & life sciences, technology, financial services, social impact, and public sector, among others.

This Account Executive will join a dynamic healthcare team supporting cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech accounts. The work is an interesting blend of product, corporate, and advocacy communications, and will provide the opportunity to dive into earned and social media efforts. You will play a hands‑on role in helping to execute thoughtful, high‑impact campaigns and work closely with senior team members and integrated partners to keep projects on track, contribute to content development, and help bring client initiatives to life with precision and enthusiasm.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan and execute client programs under the guidance and direction of an Account Supervisor or higher-level supervisor
• Develop and edit written materials including press releases, fact sheets and general client correspondence
• Lead media relations efforts including media list development, creative pitch ideation, outreach and relationship building
• Assess media trends and identify/evaluate opportunities that amplify to client priorities
• Manage aspects of event execution, including media relations efforts, vendor coordination and staffing
• Generate ideas for programs that map to client objectives and conduct relevant research

The Experience That Will Contribute To Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
• 1-2+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs preferred.
• Health communications experience preferred; familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or health communications is a plus.
• Familiarity with Veeva and preparing documents for MLR reviews is a strong advantage.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, media materials and other client assets.
• Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns.
• Help drive projects forward and support day‑to‑day team operations, including meeting preparation, client follow‑ups and other project management coordination activities.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A team‑oriented, proactive mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $67,725. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:

• Medical & Prescription
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Family Forming Benefits
• Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.