VP, Group Account Director – Pharma Agency

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership and spearhead the client’s business within the agency, encompassing marketing strategy, competitive analysis, market research, brand planning, promotional avenues, scientific foundations, and medical/legal compliance.

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

• Guide agency teams in the annual brand planning process.

• Establish and nurture a client/agency team with a strategic focus.

• Direct and inspire Account Directors, Account Supervisors, and Senior Account Executives.

• Mentor team members’ career trajectories and skill enhancement through coaching and ongoing feedback.

• Oversee and assess account financial performance, productivity, and profitability.

• Collaborate with creative teams to conceive and execute innovative work.

• Manage challenges related to timelines and cost efficiencies.

• Propose and oversee activities aimed at strengthening client relationships.

• Enhance and develop internal operating procedures in conjunction with the Project Management Department.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with both existing and prospective clients.

• Champion and represent the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the pharma/healthcare advertising sector.

• Proficiency in marketing to healthcare audiences, including healthcare professionals, affiliated medical personnel, patients, and caregivers.

• Strong marketing insight and experience leading integrated agency teams in brand planning, budget creation, execution, and evaluation.

• Experience in managing multiple clients and account teams.

• Proven success in building valued relationships with senior-level client management.

• Track record of functioning as a strategic partner to clients.

• Experience in digital and multi-channel marketing.

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

• Demonstrated success in identifying opportunities and securing organic client growth.

• Exceptional presentation skills.

• Over 12 years of experience with Brand AOR accounts.

• At least 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency.

• Minimum of 5 years in leadership and supervisory roles.

• Experience with brand launches is required.

• Proven experience in developing, producing, and leading multi-channel marketing plans and initiatives is required.

• Proficient in creating and delivering presentations using PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel based on client business needs.

• A BA/BS degree is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tailored learning and training opportunities.

• Support for career development and skill enhancement.

• Initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.

• Opportunities for community engagement supporting healthcare programs and wellbeing initiatives globally.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Generous company pension/retirement plan.

• Private medical insurance.

• Comprehensive employee wellness initiatives.

• Attractive time-off policy.

• Additional employee benefits.