
Assistant Account Executive at LifeSci Partners (New York, NY)
LifeSci Partners· New York, NY· $31–$34/hr·
Role details
Job description
Join our fast-growing agency at the forefront of life science communications. As an assistant account executive, you'll play a key role in shaping and sharing the stories of companies developing groundbreaking scientific and medical advances in biopharma. You’ll help bring attention to innovations that have real potential to improve human health. Our mission is to support our clients in achieving their business goals through integrated, strategic communications that drive engagement with the audiences who matter most to their growth: investors, strategic partners, physicians, scientists, patients, and caregivers. We are experienced storytellers with strong backgrounds in corporate, scientific, medical, and product communications, and we serve as trusted advisors to leadership teams.
You will work closely with a team of communication strategists at LifeSci Communications, while also working alongside specialist teams in finance, consulting, recruiting, and more as part of the broader LifeSci Partners organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of key corporate communications strategy and materials, including corporate and product messaging documents, press releases, corporate and conference presentations, and more.
- Develop strong and sustainable relationships with clients across multiple geographies and appropriately manage client expectations.
- Develop and implement messaging across communications channels, including client social media channels, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Gain and maintain a deep understanding of the client’s science, their competitor’s science, and how they fit into the landscape, and provide counsel to clients.
- Collaborate with LifeSci Communications departments, including creative and digital, to execute strategic communication plans.
- Stay updated on regulatory requirements and guidelines related to pharmaceutical research and ensure that reports comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study in the life sciences or communications
- Experience working in communications or public relations in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medtech, health-tech, and diagnostics industries, preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision in scientific reporting.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with the biotech, pharmaceutical and/or medtech industries.
- Prior knowledge of or the ability to learn and adhere to pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines.
- Prior knowledge of or the ability to learn and maintain adherence to ethical standards and guidelines in pharmaceutical research and report writing.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental healthcare benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter benefits & additional EOP offerings
LifeSci Communications is a LifeSci Partners company. LifeSci Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal and state law. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law
Why work at LifeSci Partners
- Culture & Values: Emphasis on learning, growth, and supporting the next generation of leaders. lifescipartners.com/careers
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid roles available in New York, Boston, and London (some on‑site positions also posted). jobs.lever.co/lifescipartners
- Employee Ratings: 4.3/5.0 on LinkedIn (19 reviews) – Work‑Life 4.5, Compensation 3.9, Culture 4.4, Career 4.4. linkedin.com
- Salary Ranges (from LinkedIn): Analyst ~$124k, Equity Research ~$151k, Marketing Strategy Associate ~$155k. linkedin.com
- Engineering/Tech Stack: Uses Salesforce, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, and more – indicating a data‑driven environment. linkedin.com
- Diverse Talent Sources: Employees come from top firms (Intra‑Cellular Therapies, Morgan Stanley, L.E.K. Consulting, etc.), and alumni move to strong names like SS&C Intralinks, BTIG, and Morgan Stanley.