Senior Account Executive, Healthcare, Ruder Finn
About The Position
Ruder Finn is seeking a talented Senior Account Executive to join its Healthcare Practice. This role will support high-impact communications programs for healthcare clients, focusing on campaigns that drive disease awareness, amplify data milestones, activate social and influencer programs, and shape conversations in the healthcare landscape. The Senior Account Executive will work closely with senior leaders, clients, and integrated teams to manage daily account activities, contribute creative ideas, and execute strategic programs. The position is part of a collaborative, fast-moving team that values curiosity, precision, and fresh thinking. This role is ideal for someone passionate about healthcare, energized by complex challenges, and excited to build impactful campaigns.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Communications or Public Relations with previous experience within healthcare or pharma
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
- Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of the MLR process, including proficiency in using platforms such as Veeva
- Base understanding of data/regulatory processes (e.g., clinical trial phases, FDA approvals)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight and sometimes conflicting deadlines
- Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI tools into communications and workflows
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to work as a member of a team and take ownership of tasks
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of core materials, including press releases, key message documents, social media content and communications plans
- Ensure quality control of all communications/content
- Show a high level of responsiveness and communicate with clients, supervisors and account teams in a clear and timely manner
- Support integrated media efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports and following digital and social trends
- Support daily interaction with clients and prospects, work collaboratively with team members to achieve client objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges and ensure deadline and budget are met
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k (match) plan
- Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
- Generous PTO policy
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Transit benefits
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Workplace flexibility
- On-site and off-site social gatherings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
