PR Senior Account Director, Health

Interdependence; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Interdependence is seeking an experienced Senior Account Director to join our Healthcare team. You will lead comprehensive public relations strategies for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, manage client relationships, and guide account teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality PR campaigns.

You will oversee budgets, mentor staff, secure media coverage, and develop compelling content while analyzing campaign performance and contributing to new business initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of PR experience, agency background preferred.
• 7+ years in a leadership role with budget and staffing responsibilities.
• Experience mentoring teams and conducting reviews.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and AP writing standards.
• Healthcare/pharma media landscape knowledge, FDA/regulations.
• Established media contacts and track record in top-tier coverage.
• Strong client service, relationship skills, and C-suite coaching.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in inclusive communication and remote teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact, building relationships and providing strategic counsel.
• Develop and implement innovative PR strategies aligned with client goals.
• Lead and mentor account teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Oversee execution of PR campaigns with timely delivery and measurable results.
• Manage client budgets and staffing decisions; plan annually.
• Develop and maintain healthcare/pharma media relationships.
• Secure media coverage and handle media inquiries for clients.
• Oversee content development: press releases, articles, case studies, social posts.
• Track campaign performance; provide regular updates and insights.
• Contribute to new business through proposals, presentations, and pitches.

Skills

PR leadership

Client relationships

Media pitching

Strategy development

Team mentoring

Budget management

Project management

AP style writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month.

Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for, and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result.

Forbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment.

We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us.

THE ROLE

Interdependence is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Account Director to join our Healthcare team. The Senior Account Director will play a critical role in developing and executing comprehensive public relations strategies for our healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. This individual will be responsible for managing client relationships, leading account teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality PR campaigns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships, understanding their business objectives, and providing strategic counsel.
• Develop and implement innovative PR strategies that align with clients' business goals, leveraging industry insights and best practices.
• Lead and mentor account teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment while providing guidance and support to junior staff.
• Oversee the execution of PR campaigns, ensuring timely delivery of projects, high-quality work, and measurable results.
• Manage client budgets and resources effectively, including staffing decisions and annual planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Secure media coverage and manage media inquiries on behalf of clients.
• Oversee the development of compelling content, including press releases, articles, case studies, and social media posts.
• Track and analyze campaign performance, providing clients with regular updates and actionable insights.
• Contribute to new business initiatives, including proposal development, presentations, and pitching to prospective clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 12 years of PR experience, with the majority in an agency setting.
• At least 7 years in a team leadership role, including budget and staffing responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring teams, conducting annual reviews, and identifying skills gaps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including AP writing standards and high-level media pitching.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare/pharmaceutical media landscape, including FDA approvals and regulations.
• Established media contacts and a track record of securing top-tier media coverage.
• Strong client service and relationship-building abilities, with the skill to coach and influence the C-suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in inclusive communication, team workflow management, and reporting.
• Comfortable working in and contributing to a fully remote team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or relevant certifications preferred.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT INTERDEPENDENCE

• 100% Remote, Forever - Work from anywhere in the world while you enjoy the flexibility of your fully remote workplace. Skip the annoying commute, create a workspace that works for you, and collaborate with teammates across the country, all without sacrificing connection or career growth.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Choose from three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans, plus dental and vision coverage to support your health and well-being.
• Retirement Savings - Save for the future with our 401(k) program, including a company match that is increasing further to 3% in 2027.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid vacation, sick time, 11 company holidays, a floating holiday, and Summer Fridays to recharge and spend more time doing what you love.
• Paid Parental Leave - We support growing families with paid parental leave, giving new parents dedicated time to recover, bond with their baby, and return to work with confidence.
• Career Growth - As one of the nation's fastest-growing strategic integrated marketing and communications firms, we're committed to helping ambitious people like you grow. Take on meaningful challenges, develop new skills, lead from every level, and build a career with meaningful real impact.
• Supportive, Collaborative Culture - We set high standards, celebrate big wins, and work together to achieve exceptional results. You'll join a team that's collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to helping one another succeed.