Sr Account Executive, Public Relations

CG Life is seeking an energetic Public Relations Senior Account Executive who is eager to continue building their career and motivated to help our team execute elements of strategic public relations programs. This includes a heavy emphasis on industry, business and national media relations, content development, product launches, event support, and other related communications for our life sciences, biopharma, and healthcare clients.

The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is passionate about science and telling meaningful and impactful client stories through creative media outreach. They also understand the importance of using analytics to measure results. They have a strong grasp of tactically executing PR programs and a desire to develop their strategic skills within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is someone with prior agency experience who understands the biopharma and life science industries and has the skills and insight to reach a variety of stakeholders. They must have the ability to address challenges and proactively help drive complex communications programs. This position works within the PR department but also operates as part of the larger integrated agency team to realize successful omnichannel campaigns.

Note: this role is hybrid and open to candidate in Chicago or San Diego who able to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Client Relationships

• Fosters and nurtures client relationships as part of multi-person account team and demonstrates proactiveness and professionalism in direct communications
• Supports client relationships with mid-level peers and prepares communications updates (i.e., status reports, meeting notes/contact reports, timelines, documenting client feedback)
• Participates in regular client status and strategy calls, supporting account/meeting leader

Strategic and Tactical Account Contributions

• Supports PR strategy plans and associated tactical elements during initial client engagement
• Plays a key role in actively executing media relations outreach programs including media list and pitch development, fostering strong relationships with editors, following up with reporters, scheduling interviews, creating media briefs, monitoring media and analyzing media coverage. May lead specific media pitches
• Contributes to creating messaging/narratives, press releases, media pitches, by-lined articles, Q&As and persuasive client communications with guidance and oversight from account lead
• Organizes and maintains file storage with client-provided materials and daily team deliverables
• Understands agency processes and procedures, including integrated workflows and contributes feedback for process improvement
• Coordinates meeting logistics – meeting invitations, video call setup, associated materials, etc.
• Conducts online research and traditional media monitoring
• Monitors media platforms to identify key reporters and influencers and flags strategic opportunities for client engagement to account team
• Monitors regulatory developments that impact our clients (e.g., updates from the FDA)
• Identifies appropriate thought leadership platforms and opportunities for clients including speaking engagements and awards
• Coordinates with patient or caregiver spokespersons for media outreach efforts and support for patient/caregiver education and advocacy efforts

Internal Relationships

• Exhibits understanding of all roles within the agency
• Strong listener and obtains clarification when needed
• Collaborative mindset and ability to contribute to overall team efforts

Knowledge & Expertise

• Learns and follows all agency and client practices and procedures
• Continually builds knowledge of media relations strategies, best practices, and tools for maximum coverage (e.g., pitch creation, database building, editor research) and understands the process to gain earned media visibilit
• Learns the clients' businesses, communications goals, competitive landscape and industry trends
• Educates themselves on high-level issues facing life sciences, rare disease, and precision medicine companies and understands marketing shaping factors

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years of pharma or life sciences agency experience or within a fast-paced in-house pharma/life sciences organization
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in journalism, public relations, marketing, sciences or transferrable field
• Prior experience working with PR-related tools (Muck Rack, Qwoted, Business Wire, HARO, Mixmax, ZOHO, CoverageBook, etc.)
• Demonstrated professionalism in client and team interactions
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong project/time management and organizational skills; ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Flexible and agile, with the ability to quickly change course when the need arises
• Strong writer with portfolio of samples able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Familiar with AP style
• Experience with online research and ability to conduct thorough searches and analyses and provide strategic guidance based on findings
• Able to identify and assess emerging trends in the media
• Demonstrated track record of diverse media relations successes
• Proactive in sharing ideas and asking questions and taking initiative when tackling projects
• Interested in learning about new and innovative research, tools, therapies, and technologies that may improve people’s health and quality of life
• Desire to immerse yourself in the complex life sciences/biopharma industry
• Cares about the impact that different diseases and health conditions can have on patients and families and how we can make things better

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all of our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. We cover a generous portion of employee contributions
• 401K plan. We invest in present and future you, which is why we offer a generous match and immediate vesting on our plan
• Parental Leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with their newest addition
• Professional Development. Each employee has an annual budget to allocate to professional development opportunities. Employees are encouraged to take a workshop, attend a webinar, join associations, and do anything else that will help them grow in their careers.
• And more! We offer flexible time off, life insurance, LTD, a robust employee assistance program, and more!

At CG Life, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At CG Life, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program, subject to the rules governing the plan. CG Life offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a generous company match and immediate vesting, and flexible time off.  

This job posting is intended for direct applicants only; please, no outside recruiters.