Associate Director Engagement Strategy (Health)

Niagara Falls, NY (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own multidisciplined healthcare strategy work across research, engagement, and omnichannel planning to drive client outcomes and growth.

  • Own the engagement and channel strategy, tying business goals to social, CRM, website, paid media, and CX initiatives.
  • Build client partnerships, mentor junior strategists, and contribute to workshops, proposals, and CX planning to differentiate our recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of our clients’ customers’ wants, needs, and behaviors across the full customer journey.
  • Lead the development and orchestration of engagement and omnichannel strategy, connecting strategic goals to engagement priorities and channel-specific strategies (e.g., social, CRM, website, paid media, apps, rep-delivered, and more).
  • Translate insights into actionable strategies and tactics.
  • Collaborate effectively with other strategists, Client Engagement, Medical, and Creative disciplines on business, brand, and communications strategies.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a key strategic and business partner.
  • Manage smaller client engagements and support the senior team in the management of larger clients.
  • Mentor junior strategists, providing guidance and feedback for professional growth.
  • Provide key support and partnership in leading key strategy deliverables, guiding the strategic direction in relation to our clients’ brand development and marketing approach.
  • Continuously seek to improve client work, actively analyzing client challenges and opportunities.
  • Challenge the team to uncover innovative tools and ideas and pursue growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • 3-7 years of experience in market research and strategic planning, with a demonstrated focus on the healthcare industry.
  • Proven experience in developing and executing successful engagement and omnichannel strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify insights, and translate them into actionable recommendations.
  • Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support for professional development.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • A deep understanding of the healthcare industry, including HCP and DTC marketing dynamics.
  • A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for driving client success.

Benefits

  • Passionate, driven people: We champion a culture of people who do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture: We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits: What we offer full-time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities: We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, a growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
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VML HEALTH

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, to create connected brands that drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work with blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester WaveTM Reports, which name WPP a “Leader” in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 28,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. #WeAreVML

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