Account Executive, Healthcare

Overview

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies. We’re looking for a talented Account Executive to join our Healthcare Practice and help bring high-impact communications programs to life for a range of healthcare clients. In this role you will support campaigns that drive disease awareness, amplify data milestones, activate social and influencer programs, and shape meaningful conversations across the healthcare landscape.

As an Account Executive you’ll work closely with senior leaders, clients, and integrated teams to manage day‑to‑day account activity, contribute creative ideas, and execute strategic programs that deliver against client goals. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast‑moving team that values curiosity, precision, and fresh thinking.

Preferred locations:
New York, Illinois, California.

• Write, edit, and proofread high-quality content including press releases, social media and blog posts, pitch letters, fact sheets, speeches, presentations, and client correspondence.
• Develop a solid understanding of client business and their competitive environments, including business strategy, products and services, key customers and competitors.
• Create thumb‑stopping social media content and a basic understanding of social media guidance for a variety of platforms (Linked In, X, Instagram, and Facebook).
• Collaborate with studio and creative teams to develop compelling content.
• Conduct media relations efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports using tools such as Cision, Trendkite, Google Alerts, and conducting media outreach.
• Support daily interaction with clients and prospects and work collaboratively with team members to achieve client objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in Communications or Public Relations; previous experience within healthcare or pharma preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of the MLR process, including proficiency in using platforms such as Veeva Base.
• Understanding of data/regulatory processes (e.g., clinical trial phases, FDA approvals).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI tools into communications and workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work as a member of a team and take ownership of tasks.

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.
• Health, Dental, Vision, company‑paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) match.
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Transit benefits.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Workplace flexibility and on‑site/off‑site social gatherings.

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $57,000 – $67,000. Salary will be based on education, experience, and other job‑related qualifications.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.