Senior Account Executive - Healthcare Marketing

This position is based in the United States and combines strategic client partnership, project leadership, and healthcare marketing expertise within a collaborative agency environment.

About the role

The Senior Account Executive will play a key role in delivering impactful marketing and communication programs for leading pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations. This role requires managing complex initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution from planning through delivery. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping shape payer-focused strategies that support access to innovative medicines and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications with internal teams and clients, ensuring alignment on project status, priorities, and deliverables.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned client projects, maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Coordinate project planning, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resources in collaboration with project management teams.
• Drive daily project activities by managing scope, identifying risks, resolving challenges, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, including proposals, pitch presentations, and account growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with content experts and cross-functional teams to develop effective marketing communication programs.
• Facilitate medical, legal, and regulatory review processes to ensure materials meet compliance requirements.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and out-of-scope activities.
• Prepare client updates, contact reports, executive summaries, and project documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and help strengthen team collaboration and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 2+ years of combined account management and project management experience within a pharmaceutical agency environment.
• Experience managing direct client relationships and leading client-facing communications.
• Background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical, or life sciences marketing preferred.
• Familiarity with medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) review processes and promotional compliance requirements.
• Experience developing project briefs, statements of work (SOWs), and client proposals.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, brands, and projects while maintaining quality under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, collaborative approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital submission platforms such as Zinc or Veeva is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, up to approximately 5%.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of approximately $67,000 - $93,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, location, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including medical coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits and financial wellness support.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Paid time off programs, including vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Remote work flexibility with a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, training, and cross-functional projects.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing healthcare-focused organization.