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Edelman · 12 hours ago

Senior Account Executive, Health

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Edelman Health is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join their award-winning healthcare team. The role involves collaborating with recognized healthcare brands to create strategic, data-informed communications that make a measurable business impact.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation and execution of communications plans that align with healthcare and pharmaceutical client goals and business objectives

Manage projects from inception through delivery—including milestone communications, data announcements, and consumer-facing campaigns—with attention to budget, timelines, and cross-functional coordination

Lead the development of communications content involving technical/medical data (e.g., clinical study results, product safety language) and translate it into compelling narratives for target audiences

Serve as a day-to-day client contact, supporting calls and correspondence with confidence and professionalism

Collaborate across internal and external teams to ensure alignment and timely execution

Support and coach junior team members, helping to build their skills and contributions

Participate in media outreach and engagement efforts across traditional, digital, and social channels

Contribute to new business efforts through idea generation, research, and proposal development

Foster strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners

Demonstrate Edelman’s values through ethical and inclusive behaviors and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualification

Healthcare communicationsPublic relations tacticsProject managementMedia outreachClient managementMentoring junior staffData-driven storytellingTeam-oriented mindsetAttention to detail

Required

At least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, media, or related fields such as research, advertising, consulting, or publishing

A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively

Experience developing communication plans and executing public relations tactics

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities with keen attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude

Prior experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical communications, particularly related to professional (HCP) audiences

Comfort working with medical language, clinical trial data, and regulatory/legal review processes

Experience with media outreach and understanding of integrated media strategies

Confidence in leading client-facing interactions and working with cross-functional teams

Interest in surgical innovation, data-driven storytelling, and complex health narratives

Ability to mentor junior staff

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

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Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

H1B Sponsorship

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