Manager, Health

Job Summary

Account Manager - Healthcare Communications | Mumbai

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 4+ years

Function: Healthcare / Communications / Public Relations

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our Healthcare Communications team in Mumbai. The role will involve managing day-to-day client relationships, driving strategic and executional communication mandates, and working closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality healthcare communications programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong agency experience, excellent client servicing skills, and a good understanding of the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with clients and act as a key point of contact across assigned accounts.
• Develop and execute integrated communications programs across media relations, thought leadership, content, digital and influencer initiatives.
• Translate client briefs into clear, actionable plans and ensure timely execution across teams.
• Build strong relationships with journalists, influencers, healthcare professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
• Draft and oversee press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, leadership content, articles, talking points and other communication materials.
• Drive proactive media engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen client visibility and reputation.
• Support the development of communication strategies, campaign plans and new business proposals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with senior team members to develop insights, messaging and narratives for healthcare and corporate mandates.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and support effective team collaboration.
• Track campaign performance and prepare regular reports, coverage analyses and client updates.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in PR, communications, corporate communications or healthcare communications, preferably within an agency environment.
• Prior experience working on healthcare, pharma, health-tech, medical devices, wellness or life sciences accounts will be strongly preferred.
• Strong media relations and content development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client servicing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of the healthcare media and communications landscape.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution skills.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members.

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