PhD Account Executive

LifeSci Partners; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits & additional EOP

Hybrid Schedule - 3 days in office

Job summary

LifeSci Partners is seeking an Account Executive to shape and share stories for biopharma innovators. You’ll work with LifeSci Communications and broader LifeSci Partners teams to develop corporate messaging and drive engagement with investors, physicians, scientists, patients and caregivers.

PhD in a relevant field is required; 1–2+ years in biotech comms is preferred. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field of study is required.
• 1–2+ years of biotech comms or PR experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills for multiple projects.
• Familiarity with biotech, pharmaceutical or medtech industries.
• Ability to learn and adhere to ethical guidelines in pharma reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing corporate communications strategy and materials.
• Develop strong client relationships across geographies and manage expectations.
• Implement messaging across channels, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Gain deep understanding of client science and provide counsel.
• Collaborate with LifeSci Communications departments to execute plans.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements for pharma reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Biotech familiarity

Education

PhD in a relevant field of study

Job description

Join our fast-growing agency at the forefront of life science communications. As an Account Executive, you'll play a key role in shaping and sharing the stories of companies developing groundbreaking scientific and medical advances in biopharma. You'll help bring attention to innovations that have real potential to improve human health.

Our mission is to support our clients in achieving their business goals through integrated, strategic communications that drive engagement with the audiences who matter most to their growth: investors, strategic partners, physicians, scientists, patients, and caregivers. We are experienced storytellers with strong backgrounds in corporate, scientific, medical, and product communications, and we serve as trusted advisors to leadership teams.

You will work closely with a team of PhD's and communication strategists at LifeSci Communications, while also working alongside specialist teams in finance, consulting, recruiting, and more as part of the broader LifeSci Partners organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of key corporate communications strategy and materials, including corporate and product messaging documents, press releases, corporate and conference presentations, and more.
• Develop strong and sustainable relationships with clients across multiple geographies and appropriately manage client expectations.
• Develop and implement messaging across communications channels, including client social media channels, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Gain and maintain a deep understanding of the client’s science, their competitor’s science, and how they fit into the landscape, and provide counsel to clients.
• Collaborate with LifeSci Communications departments, including creative and digital, to execute strategic communication plans.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and guidelines related to pharmaceutical research and ensuring that reports comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualificiations

• PhD in a relevant field of study required
• 1-2+ years of experience working in communications or public relations in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medtech, health-tech, and diagnostics industries highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision in scientific reporting.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with the biotech, pharmaceutical and/or medtech industries
• Ability to learn and maintain adherence to ethical standards and guidelines in pharmaceutical research and report writing.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation packages dependent on education and experience
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental healthcare benefits
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter benefits & additional EOP offerings
• Hybrid Schedule, 3 days per week in the office

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Annual Discretionary Bonus Eligible

LifeSci Communications is a LifeSci Partners Platform company. LifeSci Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal and state law. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.