Job Description

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. In the Asia Pacific region, we have 17 owned offices with affiliates and representative firms in other locales - spanning Greater China, Japan and Korea, India and Southeast Asia. Our heritage in Asia Pacific stretches back more than 60 years.

Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Recent accolades include #1 on PRovoke Global\'s Creative Index (2021, 2022), Fast Company\'s Best Workplaces for Innovators (2023), Most awarded PR agency at Cannes (2023), and The Gold Standard Award for Regional Network of the Year, Asia Pacific (2023).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our team is seeking a Senior Associate, Healthcare/Medical Communications, for our growing healthcare practice.

We are looking for someone who has a healthcare/medical/scientific educational background and expertise who is knowledgeable in dealing with healthcare professionals and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients living with various diseases and conditions.

As a Senior Associate, you are an excellent team player and juniors look up to you for counsel, guidance and collaboration!

You are creative, committed, in addition to serving as a key client contact. You will help develop and implement engagement campaigns for a variety of healthcare clients, including pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and health systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support account team implementation of agreed upon programs ensuring quality standards are met and desired results are delivered on-budget.
• Bring your healthcare/medical/scientific training and knowledge to assist and contribute to the development of clients plans, program recommendations, and budgets, generating recommendations and creating presentations
• Managing client relationships on a day-to-day basis and implementing program activity in conjunction with team members
• Partner with senior team leaders to successfully project manage, including development and updating of tools to ensure all activities are moving forward and tracking against deadlines.
• Develop a range of content and materials including medical/scientific communications for healthcare professionals, white papers, media materials, key message documents, presentations, social media content, etc.
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Prepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project processes; prepare accurate and thorough conference call or client meeting recaps
• Set and meet campaign measurement and evaluation criteria.
• Assist in financial management for clients, including development of invoices and activity reports.
• Successfully grow existing accounts by fostering client relationship, and proactively serve up opportunistic concepts

What We Are Looking For:

You will be a strong team player with excellent writing and communications skills and an ability to translate client needs into a range of communications content and project plans. You should have a background in medical/scientific/healthcare communications. Previous work for a communications agency and experience leading digital program elements will be a plus.

Additionally, to be a successful candidate, you will be/have:

• A scientific/health/medical-related degree
• 2-3 years\' experience in healthcare sector/medical communications or at a public relations agency or corporate in-house role in healthcare;
• Proven track record working with healthcare professionals;
• An understanding of the relationship between traditional public relations and the use of current online/digital technology and social media;
• Solid working knowledge of key online/offline influencers/journalists in the healthcare space;
• budgeting and financial management skills;
• Experience with measurement and evaluation driven marketing/communications initiatives; and Strong presentation skills, poise and professionalism.
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

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