Account Manager – Healthcare Sector (Seconded Role)

ABOUT US

Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today’s socially charged, digital environment.

We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot ....

THE ROLE

Are you a talented and motivated Account Manager with a passion for healthcare communications to join our team on a seconded basis? In this role, you'll manage day-to-day account work, build strong client relationships, and provide strategic counsel on healthcare-related PR campaigns. You will lead key accounts, work on high-profile healthcare brands, and drive impactful results in a fast-paced environment. Your deep understanding of public relations in the healthcare sector will be crucial to helping clients navigate complex challenges and reach their goals.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Write and review proposals, develop content, and conduct research to drive informed PR strategies
• Manage accounts, leading client and internal meetings, ensuring smooth communication and project delivery
• Oversee account monitoring, reporting, and analysis to ensure campaign success
• Handle medium to large-scale projects, managing suppliers and ensuring deadlines are met
• Provide tactical counsel to clients and manage day-to-day communications with key stakeholders
• Assist in preparing new business proposals and presentations to expand our portfolio

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of public relations with healthcare sector experience
• Proven client-facing experience with the ability to provide tactical counsel
• Established relationships with UAE media outlets, including both English and Arabic press
• Excellent project management skills with a strong ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Experience mentoring junior staff and guiding their development
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and build cooperation across teams
• Strong content development skills with experience drafting press releases, media alerts and features

What’s in It for You?

• The opportunity to work with industry leaders in a dynamic and energetic team
• Significant potential for personal growth, ongoing training, and career advancement
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are celebrated
• Access to a wide range of virtual learning resources to support both personal and professional development.

If you're ready to take your healthcare PR career to the next level, join us and help shape the future of healthcare communications!