Senior Account Supervisor, Health

djeholdings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Senior Account Supervisor of Health to support the Public & Government Affairs team on health policy and public affairs for healthcare clients in the United States. The role requires translating complex policy issues into actionable strategies for pharmaceutical, hospital, and health-system clients.

Ideal candidates bring experience in agency or in-house healthcare settings, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in public affairs within government, pharma associations, or health companies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a health client workstream, ensuring deadlines and budgets.
• Manage client deliverables and provide updates to client leaders.
• Conduct policy research, stakeholder mapping, and campaign strategy development.
• Mentor team members and support business growth by introducing new capabilities.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy communications

Stakeholder mapping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Role Overview

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We are seeking a Senior Account Supervisor of Health , to support the growing needs of Edelman's Public & Government Affairs team. This role will provide day-to-day support to clients and account teams with a focus on health policy and public affairs within the healthcare industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices and medtech, hospitals and health services).

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The ideal candidate will bring experience supporting pharmaceutical, hospital or health-system clients in an agency environment, or working in-house within a pharmaceutical company or healthcare organization. They will have a strong understanding of the policy, regulatory and stakeholder dynamics shaping the healthcare industry and experience translating complex issues into actionable public affairs strategies.

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While this position will primarily focus on the U.S. health landscape, there is an opportunity to work with other markets and regions.

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The Senior Account Supervisor is primarily responsible for creating the first-round deliverables and reports for clients, under the guidance of senior counsel and client leaders. Together with your team, you will support client needs with a variety of tasks including - policy research and analysis, issues monitoring, political risk assessments, stakeholder mapping and campaign strategy development. The role will also support research and issues monitoring for new business and thought leadership development. Success in this role requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical judgment and the ability to convey complex information clearly to clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will also be highly collaborative, proactive and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate across teams, and consistently deliver high-quality work.

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Responsibilities:

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• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of an account workstream for health clients - anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, monitoring developments in real time through research and networks, overseeing quality, and ensuring deadline and budget adherence.
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• Manage client deliverables in a timely fashion and provide updates to client leaders.
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• Conduct value add research and analysis for client proposals, strategies, and approaches for existing and new clients.
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• Collaborate with staff on deliverables, helping to mentor and motivate team members by providing consistent support and feedback that helps drive efficiency.
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• Contribute to business growth by introducing clients to new capabilities, building a network of industry contacts, and participating in relevant professional organizations.
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Basic Qualifications:

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• At least 6+ years demonstrated track record of success within public affairs working in government, pharmaceutical associations, or health related companies.
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• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience and knowledge of US healthcare system and health policy environment.
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• Experience developing or supporting public affairs, government affairs, or policy communications strategies within the healthcare sector.
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• Direct experience supporting pharmaceutical companies, hospitals or health systems, either in an agency setting or in-house, with an understanding of the unique policy, regulatory, reputational, and stakeholder challenges facing these organizations.
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• Familiarity with healthcare stakeholders, including federal and state policymakers, regulatory agencies, patient advocacy organizations, healthcare professional societies, and industry trade associations.
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• Strong understanding of current political affairs and emerging healthcare policy issues, with the ability to anticipate developments and assess their implications for clients.
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• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across written, virtual, and in-person settings.
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• A proactive, intellectually curious and solutions-oriented approach to client service and problem-solving.
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• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment, manage competing priorities, and contribute to successful client outcomes.
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• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling abilities, with experience developing compelling policy communications and executive-level materials.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, with the ability to manage project budgets, staffing projections, and client presentations.
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• Digital literacy and familiarity with social and digital platforms used to support public affairs, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement campaigns.
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$80,000 - $110,000 a year

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