Senior Account Manager, Health Policy and Public Affairs (Healthcare Communications)

Real Chemistry

2d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, we are driven by a mission to transform healthcare, blending deep scientific expertise, human-centered creativity, and AI-driven insights. We foster an environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we offer a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to clients, including leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is built on the belief that we are best together, committed to excellence for both clients and colleagues. We invite passionate individuals in healthcare to explore our opportunities and discover their purpose, embrace innovation, and experience #LifeatRealChem.

Requirements

4+ years in a professional environment within the public relations, communications, and / or public affairs industries. Healthcare PR experience required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
Passion for healthcare, with notable pharmaceutical and/or healthcare policy expertise; experience with corporate or public affairs communications teams also preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop, edit, and communicate documents and presentations using Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
Must be highly organized, with a track record of following through on client requests and with high-quality deliverables on schedule and on budget.
Have a professional presence, perform with a sense of urgency and with a profound client service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Early career professional interested in the U.S. health system and policy topics.
Thrives in a role requiring meticulous attention to detail.
Enjoys managing up, working directly with clients, ensuring polished deliverables, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Serve as day-to-day project manager for policy-focused accounts and large, integrated accounts, under supervision of account lead.
Deeply understand clients’ expectations and partner with account lead to ensure all deliverables meet client standards. Ensure client feedback is captured, understood, and addressed.
Manage project advancement by maintaining project trackers, managing internal team to ensure projects/deliverables are advancing and deadlines are met.
Partner with functional area-experts within the agency in support of coordinated projects.
Develop presentations and written materials and other internal/external communications that meet client objectives in the current health policy environment.
May supervise Account Associates and Account Managers to ensure they have the information and resources to perform assignments. Provide mentorship and support for career progression and performance.
Lead project financial management by supervising the teams’ budget, billing, and billable hours. Support invoicing and activity reports.