VP, Account Director
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Based in the United StatesFull-TimeVp
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Job Details
- Experience
- 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising
- Required Skills
- LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementDigital MarketingBudget management
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising, with strong expertise in brand account leadership roles.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising agencies, ideally across market access, disease awareness, or patient education campaigns.
- Proven success managing multiple client accounts and leading large, cross-functional agency teams.
- Strong background in digital and multi-channel marketing strategy, including planning, execution, and performance measurement.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships as a strategic partner and advisor.
- Experience leading brand planning, budget development, and integrated campaign execution.
- Strong new business experience, including participation in pitches, presentations, and client acquisition efforts.
- Track record of driving organic growth and identifying strategic opportunities within existing accounts.
- Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development skills with experience managing senior and junior account staff.
- Superior presentation and communication skills, with strong proficiency in developing and delivering PowerPoint presentations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing account profitability, budgets, and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field required.
- Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing landscape, including regulatory and compliance considerations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee key pharmaceutical client accounts, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and delivery of high-quality marketing and communications solutions.
- Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner and advisor across brand, market access, and communications initiatives.
- Lead annual brand planning processes, ensuring integration of market insights, competitive intelligence, and scientific/medical considerations.
- Direct cross-functional agency teams including account, creative, strategy, and project management resources to deliver effective multi-channel campaigns.
- Oversee account financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and resource allocation across assigned brands.
- Guide, mentor, and develop account teams, supporting career growth, performance management, and skills development through ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Collaborate closely with creative and strategy teams to ensure high-quality, impactful campaign execution aligned with client objectives.
- Ensure efficient project delivery by managing timelines, workflows, and operational processes in coordination with internal teams.
- Identify and support new business opportunities, contributing to pitches, proposals, and organic account growth initiatives.
- Strengthen client relationships through proactive engagement, strategic insights, and value-driven recommendations.
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