Associate Director, Strategic Planning

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with creative teams, subject matter experts, and account management colleagues to generate ideas and coordinate planning and analytical activities for healthcare and pharmaceutical accounts.

• Integrate data and insights to foster the development of cohesive strategies, comprehensive multichannel plans, and innovative concepts.

• Create brand strategies, digital cross-channel approaches, creative briefs, customer journeys, and ecosystems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Establish cooperative relationships with internal teams, agency partners, and clients.

• Oversee strategic elements of client business and actively engage with clients.

• Manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently, delegating tasks as necessary.

• Lead the development of annual planning deliverables.

• Identify areas for enhancement, organic growth, and workflow efficiencies.

• Develop and contribute to points of view (POVs), channel/tactical plans, patient journeys, and digital ecosystems.

• Assist with new business initiatives as needed.

• Exhibit a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing development, inclusive practices, and proactive bias management.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least six years of experience in planning, strategic planning, and related communication roles.

• Experience in an advertising agency is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box.

• Proven track record of successfully developing multichannel strategies for brands and executing them in the market.

• Strong digital and analytical skills.

• A background in Pharma/Healthcare is a significant advantage.

• A compelling storyteller and persuasive presenter.

• In-depth understanding of digital channels.

• Familiarity with CRM and social media strategic disciplines.

• Resourceful, inquisitive, and capable of maintaining a broader perspective while focusing on details.

• A strong blend of creativity and analytical thinking.

• Ability to simplify complex concepts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment.