In our fast-moving culture oversaturated with talk of health innovation, making a meaningful difference in a person's health and wellbeing has never been more challenging. At the same time relying on skill and determination alone isn't enough. Health transformation that will shape today's healthcare landscape for tomorrow's world takes guts. At Salutem we bring the right mix of science, strategically applied creativity and courage to tackle every client's critical business challenge.

Salutem understands that evolving, promoting, and protecting health requires deep expertise in the health sector as well as the discipline of communications marketing.

We partner with the most ambitious health and wellness companies determined to be today and tomorrow's health innovators. We create gutsy communications for a healthier future, and we're looking for someone with guts to join us.

The Senior Account Supervisor should bring strong experience in account management and client relationship building to be leveraged across several of the team's highly visible and growing accounts. They should have experience working with or at medtech, biotech, medical device or pharmaceutical organizations on pivotal product lifecycle moments, executive positioning, thought leadership, conference engagement, and business/health media. Additionally, the Senior Account Supervisor will lead client relationships, drive strategic planning and tactical execution, as well as performing fundamental tasks such as industry and company research, development of messaging materials, coaching team members, and budget management.

This opportunity is perfect for a smart, gutsy, self-starting PR practitioner who would like to grow their career in healthcare communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational performance of accounts, ensuring quality work, deadline, and budget adherence


• Play major role in creation of communications plans and goals; manage against them


• Serve as daily client contact and act as client lead when appropriate, address client issues thoughtfully and effectively


• Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications content


• Build relationships with internal business partners to meet client needs


• Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans


• Supervise staff by motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews


• Contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations


• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals


• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with DJE's values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct


• Be able to demonstrate excellent storytelling skills, and provide sound, level-appropriate media counsel with all level's client contacts


• Be able to manage the media budgets and team on sizable pieces of business to achieve client goals


• Ability to write strategic media plans and a variety of media materials with limited oversight


• Possess keen interest and high awareness of current events in the healthcare industry

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-time experience in public relations and/or related fields including advertising and marketing


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, advertising, journalism, business)

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house or agency experience in one or more healthcare related fields including: medtech, biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical device


• Have experience with and knowledge of earned media, particularly in the health and pharma space


• Have knowledge on satellite usage in media capabilities


• Have strong knowledge of TV, radio, print, and online media


• Possess a solutions-oriented mindset


• Have strong contacts and working relationships with local and national news media, understanding of basic television production and video terminology


• Have experience managing campaign launches, milestone announcements, media events, and desk-side briefings


• Possess proven management and leadership skills as well as a proven track record of success in executing fast-moving, large-scale campaigns at the strategic and tactical level

$79,000 - $115,000 a year

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

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A fast-forward, health-only agency with the resources of the DJE network, Salutem is a nimble partner for companies seeking quick flex, health expertise to tackle today's business challenges, build trust across stakeholders and communicate in a fractured, complex world.

We draw on the heritage and resources of Daniel J. Edelman's family of companies while specializing in courageous ideas that help our clients meet their business objectives. Whether for patients, consumers, healthcare professionals, employees or the payer community, we deliver communications marketing solutions that inspire attention and action across the evolving world of health.

Salutem is a reminder that the story of health is one of promise, discovery and evolution. Powered by a legacy of progress and collaboration, it is a fusion of knowledge, action, risk and ideas that calls for innovative health sector communications to build momentum and drive transformation.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Salutem is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.