Senior Account Executive, Health

As a Senior Account Executive at Edelman Health, your primary responsibilities include developing and executing strategic communication plans tailored to healthcare clients, managing projects from inception to delivery, and translating complex medical data into engaging narratives for targeted audiences. You’ll also be the main point of contact for clients, support junior team members, and participate actively in media outreach and new business development.

To be considered for the Senior Account Executive position at Edelman Health, you should have a minimum of two years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or marketing is preferred, along with strong writing, editing, and project management skills. Experience with healthcare communications and an understanding of medical language are especially valuable.

The Senior Account Executive plays a crucial role in client success at Edelman Health by developing and executing targeted communication strategies that align with client goals. By managing projects effectively, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring timely execution, you help clients navigate their healthcare messaging and achieve measurable business impact.

At Edelman Health, the team culture is built on collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning. As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll work alongside diverse, driven professionals who share a commitment to ethical practices and creating impactful communications. Everyone’s voice is valued, making it a dynamic environment for growth and innovation.

Edelman Health is unique due to its strong focus on trust and impactful storytelling within the healthcare industry. As a Senior Account Executive, you’ll have the chance to engage with renowned healthcare brands and contribute to projects that go beyond media coverage, making a demonstrable difference. The company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that all voices are heard and respected, enhancing your work experience.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you've worked with healthcare clients, the strategies you implemented, and the results achieved. Showcase your ability to simplify complex medical communication and your familiarity with regulatory processes.

Discuss your project management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks, using project management tools, and establishing timelines. Provide examples from your previous roles where you successfully handled competing deadlines and maintained high quality in your deliverables.

When answering this question, outline the objectives, target audience, and strategies you used in the plan. Discuss how the plan aligned with the client’s goals and any metrics you used to measure its success.

Explain your approach to receiving feedback, emphasizing active listening, making necessary adjustments, and maintaining a cooperative relationship with clients. Share an example of a situation where feedback led to a better project outcome.

Elaborate on your relationship-building techniques, such as regular communication, understanding client needs, and being responsive. Providing examples of how you’ve built strong client relationships in the past can strengthen your answer.

Discuss your ability to utilize data in creating compelling narratives and making strategic decisions. Highlight your experience with data analysis and how it informs your recommendations to clients.

Share your mentoring philosophy, outlining how you support professional development through feedback, guidance, and providing opportunities for hands-on experience. Discuss instances where your mentorship helped junior colleagues improve their skills.

Mention channels you utilize for continuous learning about industry trends, such as attending webinars, reading industry publications, and networking with professionals. Show your enthusiasm for staying updated with changes in the healthcare field.

Provide details about a specific project that had obstacles, the steps you took to navigate those challenges, and the successful outcome. Emphasize your leadership skills and teamwork in solving problems.

Reflect on the company’s values, such as trust, empathy, and innovation. Explain how these resonate with your career goals and align with your desire to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare communications field.