Senior Account Executive

spectrum-science-communications; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Hybrid work environment

Office in DC

Office in New York

Office in Chicago

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible time off

Sabbatical Program

13 weeks Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Coaching and development

Referral bonus

Medical concierge service

Headspace wellness

401k with company match

Job summary

Spectrum Science is seeking a Senior Account Executive with Clinical Trial Experience to manage client relationships and oversee patient recruitment campaigns for clinical trials. You will collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external partners to drive recruitment outcomes and growth in our healthcare offerings.

The role requires understanding of clinical research, strong communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 2-3 years of life science/healthcare communications experience, preferably in an agency setting, including at least one year leading multiple centralized patient recruitment programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in client services and project management.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple deliverables.
• Working knowledge of multiple marketing disciplines (e.g., digital marketing, direct-to-patient marketing, customer acquisition/lead generation marketing, B2B marketing).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A passion for creativity and a thirst for knowledge.
• An empathetic approach and experience in working effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategic recruitment programs and other deliverables.
• Own workstreams and deliverables from inception through completion.
• Support budget tracking and help ensure that recruitment campaigns are executed within the allocated budget.
• Anticipate client needs for projects they own and proactively manage relationships.
• Support the team to ensure high-quality service and execution.
• Ensure recruitment strategies address the need for diversity and inclusion in clinical trials, targeting underrepresented patient populations.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts and track performance.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to patient recruitment.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Nurture client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain adherence to corporate policies, time tracking, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Life science communications

Client services

Project management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Marketing knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Spectrum Science, our mission, connecting humankind to its best healthlife, comes to life through a culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. We believe breakthrough ideas happen when diverse perspectives are embraced and people are empowered to challenge what’s possible. Join our team of award‑winning health‑focused experts across advertising, clinical trial experience, communications, consulting, media, medical communications, and patient engagement. Together, we create the momentum that moves science, brands, and careers forward.

The Senior Account Executive (SAE), with Clinical Trial Experience, plays a key role in managing client relationships and overseeing the execution of patient recruitment campaigns for clinical trials. This position requires a deep understanding of clinical research, client service excellence, and project management. The SAE will work closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure successful recruitment outcomes while driving innovation and strategic growth in the agency’s healthcare offerings. Looking to hire two individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategic recruitment programs and other deliverables.
• Own workstreams and deliverables from inception through completion.
• Support budget tracking and help ensure that recruitment campaigns are executed within the allocated budget.
• Anticipate client needs for projects they own and proactively manage relationships.
• Support the team to ensure high-quality service and execution.
• Ensure recruitment strategies address the need for diversity and inclusion in clinical trials, targeting underrepresented patient populations.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts and track performance.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to patient recruitment.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Nurture client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain adherence to corporate policies, time tracking, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 2-3 years of life science/healthcare communications experience, preferably in an agency setting, which includes at least one year leading multiple centralized patient recruitment programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in client services and project management.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple deliverables.
• Working knowledge of multiple marketing disciplines (e.g., digital marketing, direct-to-patient marketing, customer acquisition/lead generation marketing, B2B marketing).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A passion for creativity and a thirst for knowledge.
• An empathetic approach and experience in working effectively in a team.

The anticipated salary range for this position will be $70,000-$90,000. Salary is based on job- related factors such as: years of relevant experience, qualifications and/or certifications. Spectrum reserves the right to modify this pay range at any given time.

We want to ensure our employees are living their best (health and professional) life and offer a variety of benefits and perks which support our flexible work environment.

• All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago), remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
• No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
• Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), tuition reimbursement programs, and in‑house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity‑based assessments.
• Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
• Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
• Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.
• 401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science‑backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Spectrum is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail]