Assistant Account Executive

Syneos Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Assistant Account Executive to join their dynamic team in New York City. In this role, you will support project management and client deliverables by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your strong communication skills and attention to detail will be essential as you assist in managing timelines, budgets, and client communications. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a fast-paced environment while contributing to impactful healthcare communications. If you're passionate about client service and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year experience in healthcare communications preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of projects to ensure timely completion.
• Draft communications to communicate project status.
• Help coordinate pitch meetings and develop scopes of work.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS degree in business

BA/BS degree in communications

BA/BS degree in life sciences

Job description

Updated: Yesterday
Location: New York City, NY, United States
Job ID:7648

You're driven, resourceful, and above all else - remarkably smart.

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Account Executive is to support the team in ensuring that current and emerging client needs are met. The AAE will help facilitate effective completion of client deliverables by working closely with cross-functional team members in account, scientific, editorial, and creative services. Paying attention to detail, being accountable for core responsibilities, seeking opportunities to learn, clearly communicating with the team, and assisting with all aspects of the business are imperative for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliverables and Project Management
  • Assist in the management of projects to ensure completion of projects on time and on budget
  • Draft internal and external communications to communicate status of projects
  • Set up and assist in teleconference and WebEx meetings
  • Help to run internal status meetings and project kick-offs
  • Assist in the review of client deliverables to ensure overall excellence of work and execution to specification
  • Assist in the development of project briefs, timelines, budgets, status reports, and other project management resources
  • Understand and implement client’s medical-legal-regulatory requirements and submission platforms
  • Work collaboratively with account, scientific, creative, and editorial services to ensure smooth workflow of projects
• New Business
  • Help coordinate pitch meetings
  • Assist in the development of scopes of work/budgets and other new business needs

Desired Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business, communications, life sciences, or affiliated field
• 0-1 year experience in healthcare communications/agency (Med Comms, PR, or Advertising) preferred but not required
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Can effectively manage time, multi-task, and handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about client service and management

The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000-60,000 but may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

At Cadent, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.