Associate Director, Brand Strategy

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

📋 Description

• Proactively identify and create innovative approaches, ideas, and services.

• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, providing strategic insights on specific client challenges and market dynamics.

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

• Develop and maintain brand strategies, defining them and evolving them through various campaigns and activities.

• Contextualize thinking by isolating business issues that a brand and communications can influence, as well as defining the roles of brand, communication, and channels in business plans—considering future implications, not just immediate ones.

• Champion the brand purpose and ensure its presence across all key touchpoints and communications.

• Discover additional opportunities 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 and oversee the award submission process.

• Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing or communications within an agency, showcasing career progression with a focus on enhancing engagement and fostering innovation.

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

• Proven experience in developing successful pharmaceutical marketing strategies.

• Strong expertise in leveraging insights, transforming strategies into a comprehensive brand plan, and navigating a multi-platform ecosystem.

• Demonstrated experience in people management.

• Capable of presenting marketing and strategic plans to key client decision-makers.

• Proven leadership in a collaborative working environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

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