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Job Description: Account Executive – HealthLocation: Mumbai / Delhi / Bangalore
Experience: 1–2 years
We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Health Communications team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about healthcare, communications, and storytelling, and is looking to build a career in strategic communications.
The role will involve supporting client mandates across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health-tech, and wellness sectors through media relations, content development, research, and campaign execution.
- Support the day-to-day management of client accounts and communication programs.
- Assist in the execution of integrated communication campaigns and initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of client requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with healthcare, business, and trade media.
- Support media outreach and engagement activities.
- Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for proactive storytelling.
- Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, Q&As, and other communication materials.
- Support thought leadership and executive profiling initiatives.
- Assist in the development of campaign messaging and content assets.
- Track developments across the healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and stakeholder perspectives.
- Support preparation of client reports and communication recommendations.
- Monitor campaign performance and media coverage.
- Prepare coverage reports and provide basic insights and recommendations.
- 1–2 years of experience in PR, communications, healthcare communications, or related fields.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, health-tech, or public health.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn.
- Opportunity to work with leading healthcare, pharmaceutical, and wellness brands.
- Exposure to integrated communication campaigns and reputation-building initiatives.
- Structured learning and mentorship from experienced healthcare communications professionals.
- A collaborative and fast-paced environment that encourages growth and development.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
