Connecting humankind to its best healthlife is not just our mission at Spectrum; it’s what drives us to “Be Thinkful.” A term we use to encourage innovation, spark creative solutions to our client’s greatest challenges and your invitation to passionately share your unique perspective and ideas. As the only full-service, fully-integrated, science-focused firm that unites global marketing, communications, and media under a single P&L, we specialize in going beyond the science quo to deliver best-in-class work for our clients.
The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for supporting the interwoven client team to produce all client initiatives supporting Corporate Affairs clients sitting across different teams within a large pharmaceutical company. This may include support for corporate communications, product communications, , scientific and data milestones, branding, positioning, and content strategy, digital and social strategy, internal communications, advocacy relations, executive visibility, approval and launch communications, patient and HCP engagement and public affairs. This person will have a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape, exceptional organization and communication skills, and the ability to work across functions and levels within the agency to deliver high quality materials to their clients. Ability to understand client needs and drive collaboration to deliver on these needs are critical factors for success in this role.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop a range of communications materials including product-specific, scientific or corporate communication materials (press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, long-form articles, video scripts) working with subject matter experts as needed
- Utilize understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, therapeutic and competitive landscape (understand marketing, strategies, key players) to determine best approach for client work
- Adhere to project timelines from conception to completion; coordinate and manage updates and changes with project management and knowledge center leads (e.g., social media, earned media)
- Ability to adjust and respond well to competing priorities and immediate needs across therapeutic areas and brands
- Oversee and execute media monitoring. Develop monitoring protocols based on client needs
- Coordinate review of materials and own the client submissions process, which may include Veeva Vault and referencing of materials
- Oversee, review and present (if appropriate) research across a variety of platforms and develop key takeaways
- Plan and execute client events logistics as assigned
- Help create team alignment through dialogue, summarizing information, ideas and next steps
- Support media outreach activities including development of pitch letters, media lists, outreach, results report, etc. by working with earned media team
- Oversee vendor relationships
- Anticipates risk so that it can be engaged and overcome; appear confident during external uncertainty; willingness to take necessary risks
- Meet deadlines and adhere to team norms and effectively communicate to team members and supervisors
- Provide and analyze research to inform on new business insights
- Review materials for consistency, accuracy, and proper use of grammar
- Support strategic and tactical planning
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, English or similar major
- Has at least 2-3 years of agency experience, including experience in healthcare and science
- Possesses advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and familiarity with media tools (e.g., Cision, Bloomberg Terminal, HootSuite) and project management tools (Kantata, WorkFront)
- Has experience working with large pharmaceutical companies with product-specific communications experience preferred
- Ability to manage projects simultaneously
- Focuses on extreme attention to detail
- Exhibits a professional demeanor
- Ability to excel in a team environment as well as work independently
- Demonstrates resourcefulness, independent thinking, and effective problem solving
- Showcases excellent written and verbal communication skills
The anticipated salary range for this position will be $70,000-$95,000. Salary is based on job-related factors such as: years of relevant experience, qualifications and/or certifications. Spectrum reserves the right to modify this pay range at any given time.
We want to ensure our employees are living their best (health and professional) life and offer a variety of benefits and perks which support our flexible work environment.
- All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago), remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
- No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
- Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
- 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
- Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), tuition reimbursement programs, and in-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments.
- Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
- Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
- Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.
- 401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
- Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.
Spectrum 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. Spectrum is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected]
