Account Supervisor

Ruder Finn; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k plan with match

Generous PTO policy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading global communications agency is looking for an experienced Account Supervisor to manage strategic communications programs in healthcare. This role requires close collaboration with clients and senior leadership, helping to drive product communications in oncology and ophthalmology. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience in public relations or communications. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience within public relations/communications in healthcare or pharmaceutical preferred.
• Preferred knowledge and experience of public relations campaigns in oncology and ophthalmology.
• Understanding of product communications and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities and ensure client objectives are met.
• Oversee multiple projects for various clients from conception to completion.
• Contribute to the planning and development of public relations campaigns.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of product communications

Knowledge in oncology and ophthalmology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, biology or a related field

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Overview

As one of the leading independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, Ruder Finn thrives off a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that is singular in today’s communication world. We value excellence before seniority, hunger for knowledge and achievement, and independence to pursue what’s next. Ruder Finn provides global perspectives, insights, and resources combined with the knowledge, creativity, and exceptional client service of a local agency.

Ruder Finn is seeking an exceptional Account Supervisor in our Healthcare Practice. As an Account Supervisor, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, helping to manage and execute strategic communications programs for our healthcare clients to drive disease awareness, execute social and influencer programs, support data milestones and more. Your role will involve close collaboration with senior leadership and clients to create and execute campaigns that achieve client objectives and management of junior team members. If you have a passion for healthcare, love tackling new challenges, and working with a team, this role is perfect for you!

We want someone who is excited to work on breakthrough product communications in the areas of oncology and ophthalmology. This individual will need to build strong client relationships and drive growth within an agency environment and possess a strong record of account management with exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with senior account leads to manage day‑to‑day activities and ensure client’s objectives and strategic vision are being met.
• Oversee multiple projects for multiple clients from conception to completion by anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing work quality and ensuring deadline and budget adherence.
• Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of client’s business, including its competitors and their products, public opinion/market trends, influencers and media trends, and understanding how those factors may impact client’s business.
• Contribute significantly to the research, planning, and development of comprehensive, contemporary, and strategic public relations campaigns. Employ innovative thinking to generate alternative strategies and options for campaigns and programs.
• Elevate problems to senior team members along with proposed solutions, soliciting their counsel when needed.
• Lead the development of core materials, including media strategy, press releases, key message documents, social media content and communications plans.
• Ensure quality control of all communications/content.
• Show a high level of responsiveness and communicate with clients, supervisors and account teams in a clear and timely manner.
• Adapt communication style according to the audience and message being communicated.
• Promote two‑way communication within the team and invite ideas and creativity from junior team members. Motivate team members to collaborate to reach shared objectives.
• Convey ideas clearly and confidently in client meetings and presentations.
• Set a good example for others to follow; bring new ideas and embrace different ways of thinking.
• Provide direct, complete and actionable positive and constructive feedback to others.
• Delegate effectively, set clear expectations and deadlines.
• Build program budgets, track finances, create SOWs, and support forecasting while ensuring resources align with client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience within public relations/communications, healthcare or pharmaceutical experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, biology or a related field.
• Understanding of product communications, patient advocacy and the data/regulatory processes (e.g., clinical trial phases, FDA approvals).
• Experience with MLR process, using systems such as Veeva, is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills and organizational skills.
• Preferred knowledge and experience of public relations campaigns in key therapeutic areas including oncology and ophthalmology.

Benefits & More

• As an Account Supervisor, you will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.
• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Workplace flexibility.
• On‑site and off‑site social gatherings.

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $75,000 – $100,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job‑related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Public Relations

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services