Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Account Executive – Brand & Marketing for a hybrid opportunity in Mettawa, Illinois. This is a 12-month project with a global biopharmaceutical company’s in-house advertising agency.

In this role, you'll serve as the primary liaison between the agency and brand teams, managing day-to-day relationships, guiding creative development, and ensuring that all initiatives align with brand strategy and business goals. You’ll collaborate with creative teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners to deliver compliant, high-quality marketing materials that drive meaningful results.

Account Executive – Brand & Marketing Responsibilities:

• Partner with brand teams to develop and execute creative briefs and promotional strategies.

• Provide strategic direction and counsel to ensure alignment with brand goals and sales objectives.

• Oversee projects from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and brand standards.

• Collaborate with creative, production, and regulatory teams to ensure compliant and effective communications.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of corporate branding, review promotional materials, and compliance processes.

• Manage communication and workflow between teams, issuing contact reports and tracking deliverables.

• Facilitate timely project updates and ensure all initiatives are completed on time and within budget.

• Prepare annual forecasts and conduct monthly financial reconciliations.

• Track project time and maintain accurate documentation.

Account Executive – Brand & Marketing Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• 1–3 years of account management or marketing experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

• In-house or external advertising agency experience is a plus.

• Deep understanding of brand strategy, marketing objectives, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively.

• Skilled at conflict resolution and driving projects toward successful outcomes.

• Proficiency in project management and financial tracking tools.

• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to balance big-picture strategy and detailed execution.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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