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JPA Health · 1 day ago

Account Director, Communications

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing and communications agency dedicated to improving health outcomes. They are seeking an Account Director to manage multiple client accounts, lead PR campaigns, and develop new business within the Life Sciences sector.

Health CarePublic Relations

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day account work on multiple accounts. Specific tasks may vary based on client need, but could include drafting written materials such as press releases, media pitches, and social content, working with specialists, driving traditional and social media outreach and engagement, and tracking client budgets

Responsible for supporting the PR leadership team with elements of the day-to-day business operations

Be proficient in building client relationships and coordinating with outside vendors. You will interact with external stakeholders such as media, patient advocates, and/or medical experts, as well as facilitate internal collaboration and client support across the agency

Manage the tactical execution of PR programs and lead the team on certain aspects of client campaigns. This may include national and local media campaigns, regulatory milestones, sponsored content, data communications, thought leadership and more

Actively participate in new business efforts, including research, brainstorming, developing capabilities, identifying opportunities for expanding services with existing clients, and participating in new business pitches

Facilitate materials review process for pharmaceutical regulatory/legal/medical review and work with broader team on implementing best practices

Acts as coaches for more junior members of the team

Oversee the budget and target goals with the client, delivering efficiency and forward planning

Qualification

PR agency experienceLife Sciences expertiseMedia relationsStrategic planningProject managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibilityInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5 – 7 years of agency experience in PR/Communications or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Prior PR agency experience within Life Sciences - pharma, biotech or medtech clients is a must

Proven success leading Life Sciences PR campaigns, including media relations, thought leadership, and unbranded and branded awareness efforts

Proven track record in strategic planning that achieve exceptional client outcomes

Strong project, financial, and time management acumen

Understand regulatory and compliance requirements

Confidence in developing proposals and supporting new business pitches, with a track record of growing client accounts

Understanding of digital media role in integrated communication strategies

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility and professionalism

Ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects and tasks, and work both independently and as a team

Benefits

Paid time off when you need it most: 20+ days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.

An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.

Competitive pay and opportunities to advance.