Senior Account Executive - PR Communications

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where your talents are valued and your potential is limitless? At Deerfield, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, where every team member is empowered to make a difference and contribute to our collective success. Deerfield is the marketing and communications partner of choice. Purpose-built to scale with our clients, our specialist teams craft stories that matter and bridge meaningful connections to advance healthcare products to the people who need them most. Our full-service capabilities are rooted in storytelling and powered by technology to deliver focused strategy, optimized execution, and tangible outcomes. Further, our flexible working model allows us to scale and grow alongside our clients – whether providing expert consultation, serving as a strategic executional partner, or acting as full agency of record. We are built to serve and designed to deliver. Position Summary The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is a seasoned communications strategist and client counselor with life science PR agency experience directing and driving day-to-day account activities and working with a multidisciplinary team to execute on integrated communications strategies. In this role, the SAE owns and manages a wide range of projects while working alongside a seasoned team to translate complex science into compelling narratives, shaping the stories and strategies that will build value for our clients and help them advance their missions. This role can be based remotely (east coast, preferred) or in our corporate office in Conshohocken, PA. Job Responsibilities Support clients and account leads by managing projects, timelines and delivering stellar service and a consistent client experience Write and edit a variety of materials including press releases, messaging, website and social media content, blog articles, backgrounders, presentations Serve as a key day-to-day client contact, responding to client requests and questions, preparing for and participating in client interactions and meetings Develop knowledge of clients, the industry, and emerging areas of science Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities, provide actionable recommendations to proactively counsel clients under supervision of senior counselors Liaise with designers and medical illustrators and team leads to bring science stories to life visually Compile and write research and client results reports, internal scientific briefs for client kick-offs and other materials as requested Mentor and support Interns, Account Executives and Associate Analysts Provide junior staff with guidance and feedback, encouraging growth and good work but also, in addressing work that may need improvement before client/agency review May assist with media related functions to include: draft media strategies, media lists, and media pitches; schedule media pitches and interviews; develop backgrounders for media interviewing and arrange interviews; draft and/or revise press releases to make the media aware of announcements and achievements; write or assist with the process of completing reporters’ information requests; read and digest all new and traditional media coverage of client companies; partner with senior management to develop creative strategy and create engaging content to disseminate Skills and Competencies Ability to manage client relationships with professionalism, responsiveness and sound judgment Comfortable serving as the day-to-day contact for internal and external stakeholders Skilled at translating client goals into actionable deliverables, timelines, estimates and scopes of work Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines and stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment Ability to identify project risks and proactively communicate solutions Strong research, writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills Ability to summarize and present complex ideas clearly and persuasively Comfortable briefing creative teams, managing feedback rounds and coordinating cross-functional work across strategy, medical, creative and digital teams Demonstrated ability to think big, develop new ideas and deliver high-quality work for clients and colleagues Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail Willingness to mentor junior staff and support Account Supervisors/Directors as needed Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications; familiarity with productivity and project management tools such as Spaces, Google Meet, Zoom, Workamajig, Asana, Basecamp or Trello Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Health Sciences or a related field 3–5+ years of experience in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences or biotech agency environment Passion for biotech, health tech, science and innovation, with curiosity about science, technology and the world around you Experience in corporate communications, science communications, investor relations and/or FDA-regulated healthcare communications a plus Understanding of HCP, DTC and payer marketing, as well as the pharma marketing lifecycle, including brand strategy, product launch and messaging development Familiarity with medical, legal and regulatory review processes Ability to work with scientific and technical subject matter with accuracy, clarity and attention to detail Knowledge of digital and print production processes Deerfield is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deerfield Group