PR Senior Account Director, Health

The role

The Senior Account Director will develop and execute public relations strategies for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. This role involves managing client relationships, leading account teams, and overseeing the delivery of PR campaigns.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and provide strategic counsel.
• Develop and implement innovative PR strategies.
• Lead and mentor account teams and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Oversee the execution of PR campaigns and ensure measurable results.
• Manage client budgets and resources including staffing and annual planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Secure media coverage and manage media inquiries.
• Oversee the development of content including press releases, articles, case studies, and social media posts.
• Track and analyze campaign performance.
• Contribute to new business initiatives including proposals and pitching.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of PR experience, with the majority in an agency setting.
• At least 7 years in a team leadership role, including budget and staffing responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring teams, conducting annual reviews, and identifying skills gaps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including AP writing standards and high-level media pitching.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare/pharmaceutical media landscape, including FDA approvals and regulations.
• Established media contacts and a track record of securing top-tier media coverage.
• Strong client service and relationship-building abilities to coach and influence the C-suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in inclusive communication, team workflow management, and reporting.
• Comfortable working in and contributing to a fully remote team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice to have

• advanced degrees
• relevant certifications

Benefits

• 100% Remote
• Three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) program with company match increasing to 3% in 2027
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 11 company holidays
• A floating holiday
• Summer Fridays
• Paid parental leave

About the company

Interdependence is an integrated marketing firm that uses a proprietary platform to analyze stories and turn earned media into measurable results. Their 100+ person team works with brands across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment.