Account Executive, Healthcare, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

US New York NY Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

Mid-level Account Executive role at Ruder Finn. US New York NY · full-time · $57,000–$67,000 base.

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$57,000 – $67,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You’ll create press releases, key messages, social content and communications plans for healthcare programs
You’ll review communications and content to maintain accuracy and quality
You’ll track media coverage, identify trends, build media lists and prepare analysis reports
You’ll coordinate client and account activity while shaping recommendations and meeting deadlines and budgets
You’ll support disease-awareness, data-milestone, social and influencer campaigns

What you bring

You have at least one year of communications or public relations experience; healthcare or pharma experience is preferred
You hold a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related discipline
You write, speak and present well, with working knowledge of MLR review and Veeva
You understand healthcare data and regulatory basics, including trial phases and FDA approvals
You can manage competing deadlines, use Microsoft Office, work with AI tools and own assigned tasks

Who this fits

You’ll suit a collaborative, fast-moving healthcare communications team where curiosity, precision and creative thinking matter. The role is based in New York and includes workplace flexibility. You’ll work with clients, senior leaders and integrated teams while handling multiple priorities.

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.