Associate Director, Brand Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Actively communicate and cultivate innovative approaches, concepts, and services.

• Serve as a primary subject matter expert, providing strategic insights on specific client challenges or market trends.

• Manage the brand and communication strategies of an account in collaboration with the Account Lead and Creative Lead.

• Develop and maintain brand strategies, defining and enhancing them across various campaigns and activities.

• Contextualize thinking by identifying how a brand and communications can impact business challenges, clarifying the roles of brand, communication, and channels within business strategies—anticipating future needs rather than solely focusing on immediate concerns.

• Advocate for the brand purpose, ensuring it is reflected consistently across all key touchpoints and communications.

• Explore additional avenues for expanding assigned accounts, both externally and within the agency.

• Build relationships with senior leadership and collaborate with diverse teams and departments (Creative, Account, etc.).

• Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns and accounts while overseeing the award submission process.

• Enhance the capabilities of and mentor junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of overall business experience is essential.

• At least 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing or communications within an agency setting, demonstrating career advancement with a focus on boosting engagement and fostering innovation.

• A Bachelor's degree in life sciences, marketing, or communications is required.

• Proven experience in developing effective pharmaceutical marketing strategies.

• Expertise in leveraging insights, transforming strategies into brand plans, and operating within a multi-platform ecosystem.

• Demonstrated experience in people management.

• Ability to present marketing and strategic plans to key client decision-makers.

• Proven leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Exceptional company-paid benefits, including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.