Director, Strategic Planning - VP

Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi account pharma brand strategy and leadership, driving insight-based positioning and client storytelling while shaping team growth and new business strategy.

  • Lead strategic planning and new business storytelling across accounts.
  • Mentor Directors/ADs and manage talent development and performance.
  • Drive market research, insight mining, and planning-tool use for positioning and briefs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning for multiple accounts, driving autonomy and proficiency.
  • Execute expert-level understanding of disease state, indications, customer needs, and science.
  • Develop and mentor junior team members on brand strategy deliverables.
  • Provide market research expertise, driving insight mining and ideation.
  • Utilize planning tools, ensuring proper use in positioning, insight generation, and creative brief writing.
  • Lead new business development, immersion insight gathering, storytelling, and strategy development.
  • Facilitate complex client workshops and brainstorming sessions.
  • Supervise and mentor Directors and Associate Directors, fostering career growth.
  • Manage talent development, hiring, staffing, and performance management.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, research tools (e.g., SERMO, Datamonitor), and social media platforms.
  • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of agency offerings, pharma marketing, and industry trends.
  • Expertise in brand strategy, promotional strategy, and AI platform utilization.
  • Curiosity, passion, and agility in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to build strong relationships.
  • Problem-solving, influence, and accountability skills to drive results.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field (preferred).
  • 8+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting (preferred).
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