Account Manager – Advocacy & Patient Engagement

Real Chemistry

Account Manager overseeing advocacy and patient engagement programs for healthcare clients at Real Chemistry. Responsible for strategic execution, client management, and project delivery.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare communications and advocacy, with a strong ability to manage multiple client accounts and deliver high-quality materials on time. Proficient in drafting project scopes, contracts, and presentations while fostering a collaborative team environment.

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Healthcare CommunicationsClient Service ManagementProject ExecutionWritten and Oral CommunicationMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Project ScopingContract DraftingPresentation DevelopmentCreative Brief WritingCommunication Material Creation

Soft Skills

EmpathyAccountabilityMentoringCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Patient EngagementAdvocacyPublic AffairsHealthcare StakeholdersNGOs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of advocacy and patient engagement strategies aligned to brand, policy, access, and disease-area objectives.
Provide exceptional client service and account management support across multiple client accounts and workstreams.
Drive flawless and timely project execution in partnership with account, project management, creative, digital, analytics, policy and communications teams.
Develop strong first drafts of scopes of work, contracts, presentations, creative briefs, discussion guides, PR and marketing materials, and internal or external communications.
Collaborate effectively with junior colleagues, peers and senior leaders, helping to create a high-performing team culture rooted in empathy, rigor and accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 2+ years’ experience in healthcare communications, advocacy, public affairs, patient engagement, client service or a related agency environment.
Experience working with patient advocacy organizations, patient communities, NGOs, coalitions or healthcare stakeholders; US advocacy experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of healthcare client service and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, materials and deadlines with close attention to detail.
Track record of following through on client requests and delivering high-quality work on schedule and on budget.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including formal and informal presentations and confident participation in client-facing conversations.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Ability to draft clear project scopes, client and vendor contracts, presentations, briefs, communications materials and recommendations.
Ability to mentor junior staff, delegate appropriately and help drive work forward against project deadlines.
BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Free snacks
Access to online classes