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Account Executive, Health Pharma PR

Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.

NEW YORK, NYJob$55–68K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$55–68K/yr
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Edelman is seeking an Account Executive to support communications programs for a global pharmaceutical client on its U.S. Health team in New York. The role focuses on scientific data, healthcare innovation, and storytelling, with work spanning client-facing materials, project coordination, review processes, and media monitoring. It is suited to an early-career communications professional interested in healthcare and pharmaceutical communications.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

WritingEditingProofreadingAttention to DetailAccuracyOrganizationTime ManagementProject ManagementInitiativeIndependent WorkProactive CommunicationScientific StorytellingMedical Legal Regulatory ReviewCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience1+ Year Communications ExperienceHealthcare CommunicationsPharmaceutical CommunicationsConsumer Health CommunicationsWellness CommunicationsAgency Environment Experience

Full job description

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman is looking for an Account Executive (AE) to join our U.S. Health team in New York. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career communications professional interested in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and the science behind meaningful health innovations. In this role, you'll support communications programs for a leading global pharmaceutical company, with a particular focus on scientific data, healthcare innovation, and compelling storytelling. You'll work alongside a collaborative team, gain exposure to high-profile client initiatives, and help translate complex healthcare information into clear, accurate, and impactful communications. If you're detail-oriented, curious about the healthcare industry, and eager to build your career in pharmaceutical communications, we'd love to hear from you. Who You AreYou're an organized, proactive communicator who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You enjoy collaborating with others, managing multiple priorities, and finding ways to keep projects moving forward. You have strong writing skills, an eye for detail, and a genuine interest in understanding the science behind healthcare innovations. Whether you've worked in pharmaceutical communications, consumer health, wellness, or another communications discipline, you're excited to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced agency environment. What You'll DoSupport day-to-day communications programs for a global pharmaceutical client, with a focus on scientific data, healthcare innovation, and compelling storytelling.Draft, edit, and proofread client-facing materials, including emails, social media content, status updates, and communications documents.Coordinate weekly client agendas, hot lists, project timelines, and tracking documents to ensure deliverables stay organized and on schedule.Support medical, legal, and regulatory review processes, ensuring materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with client requirements.Monitor relevant media coverage, industry developments, and healthcare trends to identify insights and opportunities.Collaborate with colleagues across teams to support the timely execution of communications initiatives and client deliverables.Partner with and provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members while contributing to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.Demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively anticipating next steps and maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.Basic QualificationsA bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in public relations, communications, public affairs, or a related field. Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience or exposure to healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer health, or wellness communications.Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Ability to take initiative, work independently on assigned tasks, and communicate proactively with colleagues and clients.Genuine interest in scientific storytelling, healthcare data, and the pharmaceutical industry.Familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory review processes is a plus.Experience working in an agency environment or supporting multiple client deliverables is preferred.Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to an inclusive team environment. The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000$68,000 USD annually. An employees pay position within th

How this job compares

Set against the 12,238 open Account Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–68K/yr
  • New York median$130–180K/yr1,006 salary ranges
  • US median$112–160K/yr8,801 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 60% below the New York median midpoint ($155K) — in the lowest quarter of Account Executive salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,411 open Account Executive jobs in New York and 12,238 across the US. 16% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Account Executive postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,315 postings).
Education
1,778 of the 12,238 open Account Executive jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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