Account Director, Health

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

As a key member of Edelman China healthcare team, you will be responsible for leading operational and financial performance of account teams, supporting the target audience to understand our key messages as well as useful disease knowledge.

You will be exposed to various aspects of client management from development to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead account teams to ensure quality work, effective processes and that client requests are handled in timely and strategic fashion
• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on broad communications landscape and business goals; take immediate action on client feedback
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills and supervise the writing of others - Set and lead both traditional and social strategic media relations courses
• Capitalize on, and contribute to, the Edelman global network to serve and grow business
• Supervise team members by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews and overseeing their professional development
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• At least ten years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.
• Strong understanding of how to communicate with teams and work from both client and agency sides.

• Have a track record of leading profitable programs that have advanced client business goals.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.