Senior Associate

M Booth Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M Booth Health in New York is seeking a Senior Associate to lead daily account deliverables, mentor junior team members, and manage client programs from concept through execution. You will craft press materials, talking points and strategy memos while guiding budgets and timelines.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6 years in pharmaceutical communications and healthcare campaigns, with a proven ability to collaborate across senior staff and clients to deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced agency

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a PR, health advocacy or communications setting with experience in healthcare, public health and/or pharmaceutical communications.
• Pharmaceutical communications (corporate, product) experience required, oncology experience a plus.
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
• Strategic and creative thinker.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to proactively manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of the health and medical landscape and communications practices.
• Project and budget management experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints.
• Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiasm and dedication to exceptional work products.
• Experience with digital and social media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages client projects including strategies, implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing, budgets and timelines.
• Partners with Director or VP to drive development of creative concepts.
• Develops a range of client materials, including memos, press releases, talking points, and backgrounders that require minimal edits; writes, edits and directs the production of brochures, presentations, reports and collateral materials.
• Develops effective digital and social media strategies for clients.
• Oversees media monitoring strategies and analysis of coverage for patterns and trends.
• Anticipates and provides valued input and assistance in developing solutions to client needs and problems.
• Manages and mentors the team’s Associates and Junior Associates.
• Participates in hiring, assessment and career development opportunities.
• Identifies professional development opportunities for team members and conducts staff reviews for direct reports
• Delegates effectively and routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues.
• Uses talents of colleagues in problem solving and assists peers whenever possible.
• Continually seeks new ways to learn and improve and routinely contributes in team, staff and client meetings.
• Proactively works with managers to identify and address training, leadership and personal career development needs.
• Develops accurate project budgets and monitors effectively.
• Oversees the development and distribution of invoices and activity reports.
• Follows up with clients on financial and other administrative issues.

Skills

PR experience

Healthcare comms

Research and writing

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Project management

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Digital & social media strategy

Job description

We’re not your typical agency. In fact, we don’t want to be. At M Booth Health, we take pride in doing what’s right, not what’s easy. Asking the difficult questions and finding unexpected answers. Pushing ourselves and our clients to think bigger. Moving beyond imposed limits to break through and create real connection.

We live our brand promise: Choose to Challenge. We're built to help organizations and brands challenge norms, drive results and improve the health and lives of those who need it most.

We believe health communications can change the world. Why? Because we’ve done it before.

We’ve been at the forefront of advancing some of the most urgent issues in public health and medicine for decades. Our teams are purpose-built to challenge the status quo and drive results–both for our clients and for the health and well‑being of people around the world.

M Booth Health’s growth has allowed for the building of a dynamic team of agency veterans and new talent with a broad range of backgrounds to match our diverse client mix, which is comprised of leading pharma, biotech, device & diagnostics and health tech companies, as well as payors.

Who You Are

We want people who are just as passionate about health as we are. People who are serious about the work, but not too serious to have some fun while doing it. Candidates who bring big thinking and even bigger ambition; who are willing to push boundaries and challenge norms. And most importantly, who lead with kindness and humanity above all else. Does that sound like you?

For this role, we’re looking for a consummate team player with a deep and proven understanding of the full spectrum pharmaceutical marketing and communications – from product milestones to disease awareness and corporate reputation. And hopefully you’re looking for a high-visibility role where you have the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Senior Associate (SA) serves in a general project manager role with intense focus on daily account deliverables and managing and mentoring the junior members of the client team. The SA is responsible for behind-the-scenes account management and for the production and presentation of a range of communication materials including press releases, talking points, key message documents, strategy memos and presentations.

The SA also engages in agency-wide initiatives, including hiring and assisting in strategy development involving new projects or issue areas.

The SA reports to a Vice President or Director and assists senior staff in the management and development of junior staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Account & General Support

• Develops and manages client projects including strategies, implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing, budgets and timelines
• Partners with Director or VP to drive development of creative concepts
• Develops a range of client materials, including memos, press releases, talking points, and backgrounders that require minimal edits; writes, edits and directs the production of brochures, presentations, reports and collateral materials
• Develops effective digital and social media strategies for clients
• Oversees media monitoring strategies and analysis of coverage for patterns and trends
• Anticipates and provides valued input and assistance in developing solutions to client needs and problems

People Development & Initiative

• Manages and mentors the team’s Associates and Junior Associates
• Participates in hiring, assessment and career development opportunities
• Identifies professional development opportunities for team members and conducts staff reviews for direct reports
• Delegates effectively and routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues
• Uses talents of colleagues in problem solving and assists peers whenever possible
• Continually seeks new ways to learn and improve and routinely contributes in team, staff and client meetings
• Proactively works with managers to identify and address training, leadership and personal career development needs
• Develops accurate project budgets and monitors effectively
• Oversees the development and distribution of invoices and activity reports
• Follows up with clients on financial and other administrative issues

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-6 years of experience in a PR, health advocacy or communications setting with experience in healthcare, public health and/or pharmaceutical communications
• Pharmaceutical communications (corporate, product) experience required, oncology experience a plus
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Strong attention to detail
• Initiative and ability to proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
• Understanding of the health and medical landscape and communications practices
• Project and budget management experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
• Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiasm and dedication to exceptional work products
• Experience with digital and social media strategy

Our Qualifications:

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