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Account Coordinator

Job Overview:

We are looking for a creative, inquisitive and bold professional to join MacDougall as an Account Coordinator. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced team members to coordinate public relations, corporate communications and investor relations services for our life sciences clients. This position, like all at MacDougall, offers the potential for tremendous professional development and career growth which are only limited by your creativity and hard work. Account Coordinators support building client credibility, visibility and valuation by shaping the stories of some of the most innovative companies in biotech. If you are passionate about communicating science and impacting the lives of patients through healthcare, join us in our mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Support account teams in day-to-day activities including media monitoring, research, writing, visual content development, media relations, metrics report building and client correspondence
  • Draft and assist in the development of press releases, Q&As, presentations, newsletters, fact sheets and website copy
  • Prepare agendas, maintain project trackers and attend client meetings
  • Provide administrative and project management support, database maintenance and coordination of logistics (scheduling, travel, industry events, training sessions)
  • Conduct daily media monitoring and analysis of news and social media coverage to identify opportunities and inform communications strategies for our clients
  • Develop and maintain investor, media and key opinion leader (KOL) lists, industry awards and thought leadership opportunities
  • Create a variety of communications materials intended for priority audiences such as media, investors, industry partners, health care professionals and patients
  • Develop copy, growth/engagement strategy, and creative assets for social media campaigns
  • Assemble metrics reports demonstrating campaign progess, value and impact tied to overarching communications goals
  • Research diseases, cutting-edge treatments, health issues and more in a wide range of client therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, gene editing, digital health and rare diseases

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree; biology, chemistry or communications preferred
  • Desire to actively monitor and critically consider life science industry trends
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organization and planning skills
  • Fanatical attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple client accounts, projects and demands
  • Ability to work calmly and maintain professional integrity in fast-paced, high pressure situations
  • Interest and engagement in the ever-changing social media landscape
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
  • An energetic, efficient and resourceful team player and individual contributor

This role is a remote-friendly position. MacDougall’s office is located in Natick, MA and some travel may be required.

At MacDougall, we are passionate about helping our clients in their quest to improve lives. Our clients’ business goals are fundamental to the advancement of human health. It is serious business, and we take our role as their strategic partner just as seriously. We pride ourselves on being a trusted guide to weather any storm and celebrate every success while pushing the boundaries of conventional approaches to communications. MacDougall is determined, results-driven, unflappable, curious, creative and principled. Does this sound like a good fit? Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@macdougall.bio

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