Senior Account Executive, Health & Life Science Communications

FleishmanHillard; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare communications is seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage client relationships and oversee projects. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for healthcare. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and collaboration while working on impactful campaigns.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for media pitches and communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day activities for health and life science account teams.
• Develop high-quality written materials like press releases and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with media and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Communication

Job description

Senior Account Executive, Health & Life Science Communications

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FleishmanHillard has an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic and collaborative Health & Life Science practice. We’re seeking energetic professionals with good instincts, who are early adopters and self-starters, and have an adventurous spirit and passion for collaboration. Our culture values talented, nimble, creative people who are both exemplary leaders and effective team players.

This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting healthcare communications programs, develop key client relationships, and manage outreach to media, healthcare professionals, and consumers. Projects include celebrity and influencer campaigns, data milestones, awareness days, and disease education initiatives. You will support these projects alongside an integrated team of experts and specialists. At FleishmanHillard, we help you make it happen. Are you ready to join us?

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a welcoming environment for all employees and communities. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic and seek candidates interested in advancing our DE&I goals.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day activities for the health and life science account teams, including project oversight, client counsel, and team coordination.
• Facilitate teamwork, coordinate resources, and mentor junior staff to foster growth and efficiency.
• Develop high-quality written materials such as pitch letters, press releases, social media content, and client correspondence.
• Support strategic planning and execution of communication campaigns aligned with client objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with external audiences, including media, healthcare professionals, and third-party organizations.
• Prepare internal and client-facing reports to showcase work and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare communications within an agency setting.
• Strong interest and curiosity in healthcare and communications trends.
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical data in lay language.
• Knowledge of digital media strategies and social platforms in healthcare.
• Experience supervising junior staff and ensuring quality control.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a knack for developing compelling media pitches and communication plans.
• Strong client relationship skills and a professional, collaborative attitude.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within teams.

Additional Information

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration with flexible work arrangements. We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $82,000, based on experience and location, with additional benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.