Digital Senior Account Executive, Health & Wellness

Burson; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Burson is hiring a Digital Senior Account Executive in New York. This role involves leading digital marketing and social media strategies for pharmaceutical clients. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, proficiency in managing digital campaigns, and a strong understanding of healthcare communications. Burson fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace and offers a base salary ranging from $40,000 to $85,000 USD, depending on qualifications and experience. Join Burson and elevate your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, social media, or communications.
• Proven track record managing digital campaigns for pharmaceutical or healthcare clients.
• Strong understanding of digital channels including social media and content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the development of digital marketing strategies for pharmaceutical clients.
• Manage day-to-day execution of digital campaigns.
• Develop compelling digital content and oversee social media management.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media strategy

Content development

Analytics

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Social media insights

Job description

Who We Are

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company –powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More About The Role

We are looking for a Digital Senior Account Executive to join our best‑in‑class Healthcare team. This position will help to establish the digital strategic vision for a number of client initiatives.

We are seeking a Digital Senior Account Executive (SAE) with a passion for healthcare communications and expertise in digital marketing. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands‑on executor who can support and lead digital initiatives across multiple pharmaceutical clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in paid and organic digital campaigns, social media strategy, content development, and analytics.

We are in need of someone who understands the healthcare space and has a passion for working with healthcare clients.

What You’ll Do

• Support and lead the development of digital marketing and social media strategies for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring alignment with overall brand and communications goals.
• Manage day‑to‑day execution of digital campaigns, including social media, paid media, influencer engagement, content marketing, and SEO/SEM initiatives.
• Develop compelling digital content, including social media posts, blogs, email campaigns, and multimedia assets.
• Oversee social media community management, monitoring engagement, responding to comments, and ensuring regulatory compliance in all communications.
• Analyze digital campaign performance using data analytics tools, generating insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Stay ahead of digital trends, emerging platforms, and pharmaceutical industry regulations to guide clients on best practices and innovations.
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and expertise in digital marketing and campaign execution.

Experience That Contributes To Success

• 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, social media, or communications, preferably within an agency setting.
• Proven track record of managing digital campaigns for pharmaceutical or healthcare clients, including HCP and patient‑targeted initiatives.
• Strong understanding of digital channels, including organic and paid social, programmatic advertising, influencer marketing, and content strategy.
• Experience working within regulatory and compliance guidelines for pharmaceutical communications, including FDA regulations.
• Proficiency with digital analytics tools (Google Analytics, social media insights, etc.), CRM platforms, and social listening tools.
• Exceptional writing and content creation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into engaging digital content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills, with a proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field.
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups.

Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between: $40,000—$85,000 USD

You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.