Account Executive, Healthcare

MSL (Global)
New York, NY

At MSL, we’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We’re proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change – and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it’s not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it’s who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year over year. If you like what you’ve read so far, please go on for details on the Account Executive role we have open.


What we’re looking for: An Account Executive for MSL’s Healthcare Practice.


What you bring to the table: The successful candidate will have 2+ years of proven success in healthcare communications, demonstrated ability to manage projects and collaborate in a fast-paced environment and passion to drive impactful initiatives in the healthcare space and beyond.

What you’ll do: Anchored on one of the agency’s largest accounts, the Account Executive will be joining a highly effective and engaged team that consistently cultivates successful partnerships with a long-standing client in the cardiometabolic space. As a member of the growing Healthcare Practice, this individual will have the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the network to shape shape and execute programs that will move the needle for our clients. In an increasingly competitive landscape, this person will implement innovative, compliant concepts that will effectively engage key stakeholders over time. The account provides a mix of science and data, disease education, thought leadership, product and issues management work.

Here’s our promise: Give us your all, and we’ll provide the space and inspiration to go wherever you want to go. You’ll bounce ideas off of and get feedback from the industry’s best thinkers. You won’t be a part of the conversation, you’ll create it.


Responsibilities:

  • Support day-to-day implementation of creative, strategic programs that produce superior media and business results
  • Conduct media (traditional and social) monitoring, based upon account and/or agency needs, and prepare client-ready reports
  • Leverage traditional media as well as digital/emerging technologies for PR programming and influencer outreach
  • Contribute to regular internal and client touch bases to ensure efficient and productive interactions; produce resources including agendas, project trackers, recaps, etc.
  • Manage assignments to ensure that deadlines and quality standards are met
  • Support campaign measurement and reporting
  • Monitoring and analyzing industry and competitor trends and providing insightful recommendations to team and client


Qualifications:

  • 2+ years’ experience in public relations or public affairs at an agency or corporate in-house (healthcare experience required)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate on cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams balanced with ability to work independently to advance projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to build positive, effective relationships with external third parties and vendors
  • Solution-oriented approach to assigned projects
  • Appreciation for, and interest in, relationship between traditional public relations and the use of current online/digital technology and social media
  • A strong interest in and understanding of healthcare and media trends
  • Passion for contributing to positive working relationships with colleagues within the agency and across the network
  • Attention to detail to facilitate responsible budget management, campaign tracking/reporting and material development
  • Ability to project manage, multi-task and proven success maintaining high quality work with multiple client demands
  • Proficiency in the Veeva platform is a plus


Compensation Range: $46,500- $68,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

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