Account Executive, Health

New York, NY;
Washington, DC;
Chicago, IL

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. We serve leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, delivering data‑driven communications solutions.

Porter Novelli seeks an Account Executive (AE) to support communications programs for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. You will play a hands‑on role in executing thoughtful, high‑impact campaigns, working closely with senior team members and integrated partners to keep projects on track, contribute to content development, and bring client initiatives to life with precision and enthusiasm.

• Support the development and execution of public relations plans
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  Assist in bringing strategic ideas to life by contributing to PR programs that align with client goals and reflect key industry trends.
• Translate scientific and regulatory milestones
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  Contribute to developing internal and external communication materials for data milestones and regulatory approvals that resonate with audiences, including media, healthcare professionals, and patient communities.
• Draft and polish high‑quality communications materials
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  Support content creation, including press releases, media materials, social media posts, and sponsored content, with close attention to accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Support media outreach and monitoring
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  Help research media targets, develop media lists, draft outreach materials, and monitor relevant coverage and opportunities.
• Collaborate with integrated teams
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  Partner with colleagues across digital, paid, media, and analytics functions to support the development of integrated campaign elements.
• Track trends and news developments
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  Conduct media monitoring and background research to inform strategy, messaging, and client counsel.
• Keep projects moving smoothly
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  Help manage timelines, organize files, and ensure tasks stay on track, contributing to the smooth execution of team initiatives.
• Pitch in where needed
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  Be ready to support teammates with coordination, documentation, and execution across various projects and deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
• 1‑3 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs preferred.
• Health communications experience preferred; familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or health communications is a plus.
• Familiarity with Veeva and preparing documents for MLR reviews is a strong advantage.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease‑state awareness materials, social‑media copy, media materials, and other client assets.
• Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns.
• Help drive projects forward and support day‑to‑day team operations, including meeting preparation, client follow‑ups and other project‑management coordination activities.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A team‑oriented, proactive mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 – $67,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee stock purchase plan, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, vacation, sick & personal days, 14.5 paid company holidays, family forming benefits, and a hybrid working environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office).

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.