PR Manager (Pharma Agency)

Avalere Health • Philadelphia, PA

116d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Avalere Health is a leading healthcare strategic advisory firm focused on the intersection of business strategy, research, and public policy. Located in Washington, DC, Avalere Health works with a diverse range of clients spanning Fortune 500 pharmaceuticals, biotech, health plans, government, providers, advocacy and patient groups, and other organizations who seek to improve the healthcare system. The Marketing Team sets the strategy and creates campaigns to drive sales for all of Avalere's Health's services and products. Charged with building brand awareness, facilitating public engagement, and sales support, it blends the science side of marketing through predictive/data analytics with the creative side of marketing by promoting content that captures attention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, public relations, health policy, public policy, public health, or related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, health policy, and/or the life sciences industry
• 3 – 5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or a similar marketing role
• Strong writing skills and experience writing in multiple formats (e.g., articles, press releases, social media posts, emails)
• Dedication to a high-quality work product
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Field and respond to inbound media inquiries
• Regularly pitch new content to digital publications that leverages Avalere Health public-facing materials and healthcare expertise
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant national and trade press, and help Avalere Health subject matter experts build relationships
• Train Avalere’s subject matter experts on interacting with the media and collaborate with them to prepare for interviews
• Monitor targeted publications to identify opportunities to feature Avalere Health capabilities and expertise, announce senior hires, or publicize events and publications
• Collaborate with sales team to identify new audiences and determine the best ways to reach them
• Manage paid and organic social media, including maintaining a calendar of upcoming posts as well as drafting, posting, monitoring, and engaging with content on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Glassdoor
• Write copy for bylined articles, conference speaking submissions, paid advertising promotions, web pages, marketing emails, and internal communications
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators related to media placements, pending coverage, and social media engagement

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
• Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
• 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
• Recognize 9 public holidays
• Gifted end-of-year holidays
• Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
• Access free counselling through employee assistance program
• Personalized health support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
• Continuous opportunities for professional development with on-demand training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees