Senior Account Director, Health

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. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining relationships, understanding business objectives, and providing strategic counsel .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in public relations with a strong focus on healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including strategic counsel, media relations, and campaign performance analysis. Proven leadership in managing teams, budgets, and client relationships while delivering measurable results.

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12+ Years Of PR ExperienceTeam Leadership And MentoringHealthcare/Pharmaceutical Media ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementAP Writing Standards

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Hard Skills

PR Strategy DevelopmentCampaign ExecutionMedia Coverage SecuringBudget ManagementProject ManagementPerformance Tracking And AnalysisPress Release DevelopmentSocial Media ManagementProposal And Presentation DevelopmentFDA Regulations Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationRelationship-Building AbilitiesCoaching And Influencing SkillsInclusive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degrees Preferred

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalMedia RelationsC-Suite EngagementAgency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining relationships, understanding business objectives, and providing strategic counsel
Develop and implement innovative PR strategies aligned with clients' business goals
Lead and mentor account teams and support junior staff
Oversee PR campaign execution, timely project delivery, work quality, and measurable results
Manage client budgets and resources, including staffing decisions and annual planning
Develop and maintain healthcare and pharmaceutical media relationships
Secure media coverage and manage client media inquiries
Oversee development of press releases, articles, case studies, and social media posts
Track and analyze campaign performance and provide regular updates and actionable insights
Contribute to new business initiatives through proposals, presentations, and pitches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of PR experience, with the majority in an agency setting
At least 7 years in a team leadership role, including budget and staffing responsibilities
Proven experience managing and mentoring teams, conducting annual reviews, and identifying skills gaps
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
AP writing standards and high-level media pitching
Deep understanding of the healthcare/pharmaceutical media landscape, including FDA approvals and regulations
Established media contacts and a track record of securing top-tier media coverage
Strong client service and relationship-building abilities, with the skill to coach and influence the C-suite
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in inclusive communication, team workflow management, and reporting
Comfortable working in and contributing to a fully remote team environment
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degrees or relevant certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote, forever; work from anywhere in the world
Three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) program with company match increasing to 3% in 2027
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
11 company holidays
Floating holiday
Summer Fridays
Paid parental leave
Career growth and skills development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative, entrepreneurial culture