PR Communications Senior Account Executive

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where your talents are valued, and your potential is limitless? At Deerfield, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, where every team member is empowered to make a difference and contribute to our collective success.

Deerfield Group is a full-service, integrated marketing, advertising, and communications agency focused on crafting stories that matter and bridging meaningful connections to improve human health. With services spanning omnichannel marketing, insights, creative, digital, media, print, public relations, and analytics, Deerfield is a true Agency of Brand, purpose-built to scale with healthcare companies and brands, whether providing expert consultation, strategic execution, or serving as agency of record. Deerfield Group services are rooted in the science of storytelling and powered by technology to ensure a focused strategy, optimized execution, and tangible outcomes. The company's team of industry leaders and specialists have deep experience working at every stage of a brand's life cycle to partner with executives and marketers to effectively market and deliver products to the patients who need them.

Deerfield Group is built to serve and designed to deliver.

We are seeking a dynamic, seasoned Communications Senior Account Executive (SAE) with a strong background in life science and healthcare PR agency experience to join our client service team. This position can be located remotely or based out of our office in Conshohocken, PA.

The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is a seasoned communications strategist and client counselor with life science PR agency experience, responsible for directing day-to-day account activities and partnering with a multidisciplinary team to execute integrated campaigns. With a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape, this person will manage a wide range of projects and apply their innate curiosity to translate complex science into compelling narratives. This encompasses delivering strategic counsel and execution across multiple dynamic focus areas, including: corporate and product communications, brand positioning, digital and content strategy, and public affairs. Furthermore, you will help navigate key scientific data milestones and product launches, while driving internal communications, executive visibility, advocacy relations, and patient and HCP engagement. Utilizing exceptional organizational and communication skills, the SAE excels at understanding client needs, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality materials. By shaping the stories and strategies that build value, you will play a direct role in helping clients advance their vital missions.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Account & Client Management

• Serve as a trusted day-to-day client contact, managing communications, responding to inquiries, and leading client meetings and interactions.
• Anticipate client needs, identify strategic opportunities, and provide actionable, proactive counsel under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Manage multifaceted projects and timelines simultaneously, delivering stellar service and a consistent, high-quality client experience.
• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of our clients' business, pipeline developments, the broader healthcare industry, and emerging areas of science.

Scientific Storytelling & Content Development

• Translate complex scientific concepts into compelling content tailored for various audiences.
• Write, edit, and refine a diverse range of materials, including press releases, messaging frameworks, website and social media content, blog articles, backgrounders, and presentations.
• Liaise directly with internal designers, medical illustrators, and team leads to visually bring science stories to life.
• Compile insightful research, internal scientific briefs for client kick-offs, and comprehensive client results reports.

Media Relations & Strategy

• Draft and execute comprehensive media strategies, build targeted media lists, and conduct proactive pitching to top-tier, trade, and local media.
• Draft and/or revise press releases to maximize the impact of client announcements, milestones, and achievements.
• Prepare expert spokespeople by developing briefing backgrounders and arranging/scheduling media interviews.
• Monitor, read, and digest all new and traditional media coverage surrounding client companies and their competitors.
• Respond directly to reporters' information requests and facilitate smooth media interactions.

Team Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentor and support junior staff, including Interns and Account Executives.
• Provide clear guidance and constructive feedback, fostering professional growth while actively refining work before client or agency review.
• Partner with all levels of the team to brainstorm creative strategies and disseminate engaging content.
• Embrace our collaborative environment by stepping in to support team members and overall firm initiatives as needed.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of healthcare PR agency experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
• Passion for work in the biotech, health tech or science industries with an innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you
• Demonstrated ability to “think big” developing new ideas to deliver and delight both our clients and colleagues
• Strong attention to detail while managing projects for multiple accounts with tight deadlines
• Experience in corporate communications, science communications, and/or investor relations a plus
• Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
• Strong research and writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office products and Google applications; comfortable using various business productivity apps (Spaces, Google Meet, Zoom)

At Deerfield, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic work environment, so if this role and our culture excite you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not have the exact experience or meet all of the requirements outlined in this job posting. Our HR team will review your resume and experience to see if you align at a different level or possibly better align to other open positions.

Deerfield is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.