Account Associate (Healthcare Communications)
About The Position
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is looking for an Account Associate to join our growing team! We are currently seeking an Account Associate with an enthusiasm to learn and embrace a career in healthcare marketing communications. The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for healthcare to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and health IT fields. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Lambertville, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
Requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge and interest in healthcare marketing (through academic studies or some work experience)
- Relevant degree in a science subject or communications/marketing
- Has good understanding of social media vehicles and is comfortable managing and drafting communications around them
- An interest in corporate accounts/the healthcare sector and a willingness to learn and grow both within the company and the industry
- Open minded and eager to learn – the more you put in, the more you get out!
- Highly organized with a mindfulness of deadlines, the ability to manage multiple tasks based on priorities and a strong attention to detail
- Independent thinker confident in taking ownership of assets and material development, but a team player who enjoys collaboration
- Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation
- Has confidence to manage upward when required; able to communicate with managers when deadlines will not be met or when issues are foreseeable
- High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment
- Strong written and oral communication and presentations skills
- Good management of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) – particularly PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility for supporting the team on internal and external communications across all Real Chemistry accounts
- Strong capability in project management and interest in healthcare communications
- Strong client and account management relating to all communications materials
- Draft content for client materials e.g. press releases, infographics, fact sheets
- Incorporate client edits to documents and materials
- Support media monitoring needs for clients
- Develop and manage media lists for clients
- Conduct media outreach for clients
- Support research needs
- Liaise with third party vendors to support client needs e.g. printers
- Manage timelines and project trackers to ensure that the team is on track with deliverables and timelines
- Stay on top of relevant trends and flag to managers and clients as appropriate
Benefits
- Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.
- Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
- Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
- Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
