Account Supervisor, Healthcare, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, recognized for bold ideas, strategic thinking, and a culture that continually pushes   what’s   next. The agency continues to earn recognition for its industry leadership, creativity, and growth, including being   named Large Agency of the Year at the 2026 PRWeek U.S. Awards and one of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work.

Ruder Finn is seeking an Account Supervisor to join our Healthcare Practice. In this role, you will you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, helping drive integrated communications program inclusive of regulatory milestones, disease awareness efforts, social and influencer initiatives, patient advocacy efforts, and earned media efforts. You will work closely with senior account leadership and clients to shape and execute programs that advance client   objectives , while also managing workstreams, timelines, budgets, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring high-quality,   timely   and error-free client deliverables.

If   you’re   passionate about healthcare, energized by complex challenges, and excited to build campaigns that make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you . Key Responsibilities    Work with senior account leads to   manag e   day-to-day activities and ensur e   client’s   objectives   and strategic vision are being met  Oversee multiple projects for clients from conception to completion by anticipat ing challeng es, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing work quality a nd ensu ring deadline and budget adherence    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of client’s business, including its competitors and their products, public opinion/market trends,   influencers   and media trends, and understanding how those factors may   impact   client’s business    Contribute significantly to the research, planning, and development of comprehensive   and strategic public relations campaigns.

Understand when to e levate problems to senior team members along with proposed solutions,   soliciting   their counsel when needed    Lead the development of core materials, including media strategy, press releases, key message documents, social media   content   and communications plans    Ensure   quality control of all   communications/content   Show   a high level   of responsiveness and communicate with clients,   supervisors   and account teams in a clear and   timely   manner    Adapt communication style according to the audience and message being communicated    Promote two-way communication within the team and invite ideas and creativity from junior team members.

Motivate team members to collaborate to reach shared objectives   Convey ideas clearly and confidently in client meetings and presentations   Set a good example for others to follow; bring   new ideas   and embrace   different ways   of thinking   Provide direct,   complete   and actionable positive and constructive feedback to others    Delegate effectively, set clear expectations and deadlines    Build program budgets, track finances, create SOWs, and support forecasting while ensuring resources align with client needs     Qualifications   Minimum   4 +   years of experience within public relations/communications   with   healthcare or   pharmaceutical   experience .

Oncology e xperience   is   p referred. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations,   biology   or a related field   Understanding of   product communications, patient   advocacy   and   the data/regulatory processes ( e.g., clinical trial phases, FDA approvals)   Experience with MLR process , using systems such as Veeva, is preferred   Effective written and verbal communication skills, presentation   skills   and organizational skills   Curiosity and comfort with integrating AI into communications and workflows     Benefits   & More   You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opport