Senior Account Supervisor, Health

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Benefits package (medical/dental/vesn)

Job summary

Edelman Health in New York is seeking a Health Senior Account Supervisor to lead client relationships, drive strategic communications initiatives, and oversee project execution across health care clients.

You will guide integrated campaigns across earned, owned, and paid channels, mentor junior staff, manage budgets, and provide strategic counsel to clients and internal teams in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of health communications experience (agency or in-house preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated health communications strategies aligned with client goals.
• Identify growth opportunities and provide strategic counsel.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute programs with creative, media and digital partners.
• Maintain strong client relationships as day-to-day strategic lead.
• Manage account budgets for financial efficiency and profitability.
• Identify and contribute to new business opportunities and pitches.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance for professional growth.
• Provide strategic oversight on team deliverables and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Account management

Budget management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

About Us

At Edelman Health, we believe Health is everyone’s business. Our goal is to help our clients confidently rise to the challenges of our changing world. We believe Health is beyond purely physician - rather, it’s everything from self-care to prevention, diagnosis to caregiving to finding cures. We challenge our colleagues and clients alike to embrace the new demands of a wider set of stakeholders and to act boldly to earn and keep their Trust.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Health Senior Account Supervisor to lead client relationships, drive strategic communications initiatives, and oversee project execution. This role requires a strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, the ability to develop and execute integrated communications plans, and expertise in account management. The ideal candidate has excellent leadership skills and is comfortable providing strategic counsel to both clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated communications strategies, ensuring alignment with client goals and the evolving healthcare environment.
• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities for growth, offering innovative solutions and strategic counsel.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute client programs, working closely with creative, media, and digital teams.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the day-to-day contact and strategic lead.
• Manage account budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and identifying opportunities for increased profitability.
• Identify and contribute to new business opportunities, supporting proposals and pitches when needed.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance to help them grow professionally.
• Provide strategic oversight on team deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with client expectations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of health communications experience (agency or in-house preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, including regulatory considerations, industry trends, and key stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to provide high-level counsel to clients.
• Experience leading integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned, and paid channels.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, teams, and budgets effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, integrated agency environment while maintaining attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in leveraging AI tools to enhance communication strategies, optimize content creation, and drive more personalized, data-informed engagement across channels.

$80,000 - $110,000 a year

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of DJE’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.

We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company.

At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work - taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career - we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.