Senior Account Executive - Health

Senior Account Executive - Health

New York, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL

Fleishman Hillard and Porter Novelli are coming together as one integrated agency under the Fleishman Hillard banner, bringing together two industry-leading teams to create something even stronger.

Our combination provides more of what clients need right now: teams with deeper sector expertise, faster access to solutions, and the precision to handle complex, mission-critical assignments. Together, we are one of the industry's leading communications consultancies, with pronounced strength in health & life sciences, technology, financial services, social impact, and public sector, among others.

The Role

Porter Novelli seeks a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to support communications programs for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. You will play a hands-on role in helping to execute thoughtful, high-impact campaigns. You'll work closely with senior team members and integrated partners to keep projects on track, contribute to content development, and help bring client initiatives to life with precision and enthusiasm.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading pharmaceutical brands, drive meaningful communications initiatives, and contribute to a purpose-driven team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the development and execution of public relations plans: Assist in bringing strategic ideas to life by contributing to PR programs that align with client goals and reflect key industry trends.
• Help translate scientific and regulatory milestones: Contribute to developing internal and external communication materials for data milestones and regulatory approvals that resonate with audiences, including media, healthcare professionals, and patient communities.
• Draft and polish high-quality communications materials: Support content creation, including press releases, media materials, social media posts, and sponsored content, with close attention to accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Support media outreach and monitoring: Help research media targets, develop media lists, draft outreach materials, and monitor relevant coverage and opportunities.
• Collaborate with integrated teams: Partner with colleagues across digital, paid, media, and analytics functions to support the development of integrated campaign elements.
• Track trends and news developments: Conduct media monitoring and background research to inform strategy, messaging, and client counsel.
• Keep projects moving smoothly: Help manage timelines, organize files, and ensure tasks stay on track, contributing to the smooth execution of team initiatives.
• Pitch in where needed: Be ready to support teammates with coordination, documentation, and execution across various projects and deliverables.

The Experience That Will Contribute To Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs preferred.
• Health communications experience preferred; familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or health communications is a plus.
• Familiarity with Veeva and preparing documents for MLR reviews is a strong advantage.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, media materials and other client assets.
• Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns.
• Help drive projects forward and support day-to-day team operations, including meeting preparation, client follow-ups and other project management coordination activities.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A team-oriented, proactive mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.