Healthcare Advertising Account Manager (3+ Month Contract)

Schaefer Advertising • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Schaefer Ad Co. is hiring a confident, competent Account Manager to support its Healthcare group on a full-time temporary contract for a minimum of three months, beginning in December 2026, with an option to extend. The role covers for an account-team member on leave and requires someone who can contribute from day one.

The Account Manager will partner with the Healthcare team to manage client relationships and account initiatives for pharmaceutical, medical device, and over-the-counter brands. They may also support projects in other Schaefer business units as needed. The role involves managing complex, dynamic projects with limited direct oversight and ensuring work is delivered on time and on budget. Accuracy and rigor are especially important in this regulated category.

Schaefer describes its culture as collaborative, engaging, and community-minded, encouraging individuality, new ideas, and personal and team growth.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in advertising account management in an agency or client-facing setting.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries is required.
• Ability to manage complex, dynamic projects independently.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Track record of managing projects on time and on budget.
• Fast learner able to contribute from day one.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Able to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Available to work full time for the duration of the three-month assignment.
• Curiosity, thoughtful questioning, willingness to share discoveries, humility, perspective, and genuine interest in people and the world.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Healthcare team to manage client relationships and account initiatives across pharmaceutical, medical device, and OTC brands.
• Support projects in other Schaefer business units as needed.
• Manage complex, dynamic projects independently and with limited direct oversight.
• Keep projects on time and on budget.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Learn Schaefer’s processes quickly and contribute from day one.
• Maintain rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail in regulated work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level