Account Executive, Healthcare, Ruder Finn
Ruder Finn Open · verified Sep 21, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Ruder Finn. 2 Locations · full-time · $57,000–$67,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Create press releases, key messages, social posts, and communication plans for healthcare accounts
- Check communications and content for accuracy before materials reach clients or audiences
- Track media coverage, identify relevant developments, build media lists, and prepare analysis reports
- Coordinate with clients and account teams while shaping recommendations and keeping work on schedule and budget
What you bring
- At least one year in communications or public relations, with healthcare or pharmaceutical work preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related discipline
- Working knowledge of medical-legal-regulatory review and platforms such as Veeva
- Familiarity with clinical trial stages, FDA approvals, Microsoft Office, and AI-supported communications workflows
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you write clearly, present confidently, manage competing deadlines, and take ownership within a team. The work is centered on healthcare communications, client interaction, media activity, and integrated campaign execution. The stated base salary range is $57,000 to $67,000 per year.
From the employer
Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, known for bold ideas, sharp strategy, and a culture that pushes what’s next. Ruder Finn continues to earn recognition for its industry leadership, creativity, and continued growth, including being named Large Agency of the Year at the 2026 PRWeek U.S. Awards and one of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work.
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’ll support campaigns that drive disease awareness, amplify data milestones, activate social and influencer programs, and help 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.
If you’re passionate about healthcare, energized by complex challenges, and excited to build campaigns that make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of core materials, including press releases, key message documents, social media content and communications plans
Ensure quality control of all communications/content
Show a high level of responsiveness and communicate with clients, supervisors and account teams in a clear and timely manner
Support integrated media efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports and following digital and social trends
Support daily interaction with clients and prospects, work collaboratively with team members to achieve client objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges and ensure deadline and budget are met
Qualifications
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 software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work as a member of a team and take ownership of tasks
Benefits and More
You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
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
On-site and off-site social gatherings
The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $57,000 - $67,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company
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.
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