Account Manager, Health

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.

At Edelman Health, we are on a mission to help the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and healthcare brands build and safeguard trust with an ever-growing audience of stakeholders, demonstrating how their complex products deliver what we all value most — life. The Health Team at Edelman strategically partners with clients to deliver global, regional, and UK integrated campaigns for disease awareness, medical education, patient and employee engagement, digital communications, and more. Championing diverse skills, backgrounds, and specialisms in our team is key to our success, and our collective of 50 PR, medical, and scientific communications professionals has helped us earn awards, including a Gold Cannes Lion in Healthcare for our work with Vaseline.

We are seeking passionate PR professionals to join Edelman Health. If you want to advance your career in Health PR, work with top industry experts, and gain exposure to major accounts, this role could be for you.

The Role

As an Account Manager, your prior experience in PR or communications marketing within the Healthcare sector will enable you to serve as a trusted daily client contact, managing projects and accounts of various sizes. You will share your knowledge of the client’s business and key audiences with your team, delegate tasks effectively, provide feedback on written work, and develop and execute communications plans aligned with client goals. You will also be responsible for client-related financial management, including keeping projects within budget.

Experience

• Solid experience working in a PR role within an agency or similar communications marketing field.
• An experienced writer capable of tailoring styles across different materials and objectives.
• A proven track record of delivering results and executing campaigns.
• Ability to multitask and deliver under pressure.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and keen attention to detail.
• Creative thinker capable of generating innovative campaign ideas.
• Ability to share best practices and give constructive feedback.
• Leadership skills to direct workload allocation.
• Engagement in creative thinking and team ideation.
• Ability to develop compelling written content for various media and channels.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help employees thrive, including:

• Competitive annual holiday plus additional days for your birthday and festive season.
• Flexible hybrid working and 30 days of work-from-anywhere annually.
• Financial wellbeing benefits like pension, income protection, and life insurance at 4x salary.
• Family leave options, including up to five months of paid maternity, adoptive, or shared parental leave, plus celebration gifts for new family members or weddings.
• Access to healthcare and wellbeing services, including private medical insurance, digital GP, gym membership subsidies, and more.
• Professional development opportunities via Edelman Learning Institute.
• Community engagement through weekly gatherings and Citizenship Activities supporting charitable causes.

Our core values—The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, The Freedom to be Constantly Curious, and The Courage to do the Right Thing—guide our behavior, support a client-centric approach, and foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.