About the position
We’re not your typical agency. In fact, we don’t want to be. At M Booth Health, we take pride in doing what’s right, not what’s easy. Asking the difficult questions and finding unexpected answers. Pushing ourselves and our clients to think bigger. Moving beyond imposed limits to break through and create real connection. We live our brand promise: Choose to Challenge. We're built to help organizations and brands challenge norms, drive results and improve the health and lives of those who need it most. We believe health communications can change the world. Why? Because we’ve done it before. We’ve been at the forefront of advancing some of the most urgent issues in public health and medicine for decades. Our teams are purpose-built to challenge the status quo and drive results–both for our clients and for the health and well-being of people around the world. M Booth Health’s growth has allowed for the building of a dynamic team of agency veterans and new talent with a broad range of backgrounds to match our diverse client mix, which is comprised of leading pharma, biotech, device & diagnostics and health tech companies, as well as payors.
Responsibilities
- Develops and manages client projects including strategies, implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing, budgets and timelines
- Partners with Director or VP to drive development of creative concepts
- Develops a range of client materials, including but not limited to memos, press releases, talking points, and backgrounders that require minimal edits; writes, edits and directs the production of brochures, presentations, reports and collateral materials
- Develops effective digital and social media strategies for clients
- Oversees media monitoring strategies and analysis of coverage for patterns and trends
- Anticipates and provides valued input and assistance in developing solutions to client needs and problems
- Manages and mentors the team’s Associates and Junior Associates
- Participates in hiring, assessment and career development opportunities
- Identifies professional development opportunities for team members and conducts staff reviews for direct reports
- Delegates effectively and routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues
- Uses talents of colleagues in problem solving and assists peers whenever possible
- Continually seeks new ways to learn and improve and routinely contributes in team, staff and client meetings
- Proactively works with managers to identify and address training, leadership and personal career development needs
- Develops accurate project budgets and monitors effectively
- Oversees the development and distribution of invoices and activity reports
- Follows up with clients on financial and other administrative issues
Requirements
- 4-6 years of experience in a communications or marketing setting with specific experience in pharmaceutical / biotech
- Pharmaceutical communications (corporate, product) experience required, oncology experience a plus
- Excellent research, writing and editing skills
- Strategic and creative thinker
- Strong attention to detail
- Initiative and ability to proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
- Understanding of the health and medical landscape and communications practices
- Project and budget management experience
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
- Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiasm and dedication to exceptional work products
- Experience with digital and social media strategy
Benefits
- A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanity
- A fully hybrid work experience designed to give you the choice around where and how you work best
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- A 401(k) plan, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Paid company holidays, unlimited paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days, and summer hours
- Additional Perks: Paid parental leave, family-building benefit, well-being programs, and commuter benefits
