JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!

The Role

JPA is actively seeking an Account Director, to join our dynamic and collaborative Life Sciences, Communications practice. The successful candidate will have PR agency experience with pharma/biotech clients, be a self-starter comfortable with rolling up their sleeves on a collaborative team, serving as task lead on multiple client accounts. and working to support and develop new business opportunities.

This position is a full-time, hybrid role reporting to any JPA office (i.e., Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, New York City) 2 days per week and working remotely 3 days per week.

The Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will, serve as an integral member of the Life Sciences Communications/PR team and will:

• You will manage day-to-day account work on various projects. Specific tasks may vary based on client need, but could include drafting written materials such as press releases, media pitches, and social content, working with specialists, driving traditional and social media outreach and engagement, and tracking client budgets
• As an Account Director, you will become proficient in building client relationships and coordinate with outside vendors. You will interact with stakeholders such as media, patient advocates, and/or medical experts. 
• You will manage the tactical execution of PR programs and lead the team on certain aspects of client campaigns. This may include national and local media campaigns, regulatory milestones, sponsored content, data communications, thought leadership and more.
• You will actively participate in new business efforts, including research, brainstorming, developing capabilities, identifying opportunities for expanding services with existing clients, and participating in new business pitches. 
• Facilitate materials review process for pharmaceutical regulatory/legal/medical review and work with broader team on implementing best practices

About You

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 – 7 years of agency account management experience in healthcare communications, or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Communications experience working with one or more of the following: the business of health, medical devices, and/or health tech
• Strong project management skills
• Experience supporting accounts and client relationships
• Understanding of digital media role in integrated communication strategies
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility and professional manner 
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and work both independently and as a team  

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well-being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In Addition, JPA Health Offers

• Paid time off when you need it most: 20+ days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
• An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $114,000 and $135,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.

At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at [email protected].