Senior Account Manager, Public Relations (Health)

The role

Senior Account Managers lead integrated communications programs for companies in healthcare, biotech, digital health, medical devices, and life sciences. They oversee multiple account teams, manage high-level strategy, and handle day-to-day execution across media relations and integrated programs.

What you will do

• Lead strategic media and analyst relations programs for Health clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare, scientific, trade, and business press.
• Guide account teams in identifying news opportunities and executing media outreach.
• Partner with clients to elevate thought leadership through feature coverage and executive interviews.
• Oversee measurement and reporting of media performance.
• Serve as the day-to-day account lead for up to 5 Health clients.
• Direct teams of 5–10 members.
• Develop and manage monthly and annual budgets, staffing allocations, and team priorities.
• Contribute to new business development and organic client expansion.
• Manage up to 2 direct reports, including goal setting and annual reviews.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in PR, marketing, or communications agencies.
• At least one year as an Account Manager.
• Prior experience managing Health clients in an agency environment.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare, biotech, and life sciences industry and media landscape.
• Established relationships with healthcare, scientific, trade, and business media.
• Proven ability to develop and lead communications strategies.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts, budgets, and cross-functional teams simultaneously.
• Track record of mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Organized, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Must reside in one of the listed remote states at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through Empower Hours program
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program
• 501c3 donation matching program

Before you apply

• Only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the listed states at the time of hire.
• This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline.

About the company

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. They partner with ambitious companies and established brands across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.