VP, Account Director – Omni-Channel, Pharma Agency

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +5 more locations.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and lead the client's business within the agency, utilizing marketing strategies, knowledge of the competitive landscape, market research methods, brand planning, promotional channels, and adherence to scientific and medical/legal requirements.

• Cultivate and sustain senior-level client relationships as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and effective team leader.

• Oversee agency teams in the annual brand planning process.

• Foster and support a robust, strategically aligned client/agency team.

• Direct and inspire Account Supervisors and Senior Account Executives.

• Mentor team members in their career paths and skills development through coaching and consistent feedback.

• Manage and evaluate account financial performance, group productivity, and profitability.

• Collaborate with the creative team to design and deliver innovative creative work.

• Address issues related to timelines and cost efficiencies.

• Suggest and oversee activities aimed at building client relationships.

• Develop, track, and enhance internal operating procedures in collaboration with the Project Management Department.

• Identify and engage in new business opportunities with current or potential clients.

• Guarantee client success and satisfaction, along with effective brand planning, strategic and tactical deliverables, and the profitability of assigned brands.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of the pharma/healthcare advertising sector.

• Proficiency in digital marketing.

• Proven experience in leading an integrated agency team in brand planning, budget development, execution, and evaluation.

• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and account teams effectively.

• Success in cultivating valuable relationships with senior-level client management.

• Established success as a strategic partner for clients.

• Experience across digital and multi-channel platforms.

• Active involvement in new business initiatives, including planning and pitch presentations.

• Documented success in identifying opportunities and achieving organic client growth.

• Exceptional presentation skills.

• Over 12 years of Brand AOR account experience.

• More than 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency, ideally in unbranded, disease awareness, patient marketing, and education.

• A minimum of 5 years of leadership and supervisory experience.

• Experience in developing, producing, and directing multi-channel marketing plans and initiatives.

• Hands-on expertise in creating and delivering presentations using PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel based on client business needs.

• A BA/BS degree is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%, with immediate vesting.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities.

• Option to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks each year.

• 20 vacation days.

• One personal well-being day.

• 9 public holidays.

• Gifted holidays at the end of the year.

• Early finish on Summer Fridays in June, July, and August.

• Complimentary counseling services through the employee assistance program.

• Personalized health support.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.

• On-demand training and support for professional development.

• Opportunities for global mobility across the organization.

• Dedicated social opportunities and resources for remote workers.

• Employee Network Groups.

• Fertility policy and enhanced parental leave options.

• Regular career discussions.

• Opportunities for global, cross-capability career transitions.