Vice President, Account Director (DTC)

New York, USA (On-site)

$121K/yr – $194K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic client relationships and brand leadership for a pharma account, with revenue ownership and cross‑functional delivery.

  • Must-have: 10+ years in pharma advertising client services with DTC and people leadership.
  • Standout: Proven upsell track record and cross‑functional collaboration across large accounts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary owner of the client relationship for the assigned brand, building trust and guiding strategic decision‑making
  • Lead brand strategy and influence clients to achieve business and marketing objectives
  • Develop a deep understanding of the client’s business, competitive landscape, and industry trends; stay alert to marketplace shifts
  • Approach the brand with a holistic marketing lens, integrating emerging technologies and cross‑channel insights into recommendations
  • Lead, manage, and mentor the account team; provide guidance on agency processes, culture, and best practices
  • Partner with integrated agency teams to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery of high‑quality, strategically aligned work
  • Evaluate creative against strategic objectives and provide clear, constructive feedback
  • Own revenue management, forecasting, and financial performance for the brand; oversee budgets, staffing, and scope negotiations
  • Optimize agency services and internal workflows to improve efficiency and elevate output
  • Spearhead major client presentations, including annual plans and key program recommendations

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in client services, including pharmaceutical advertising (required)
  • Prior DTC experience required
  • 3+ years of people management experience, with a proven ability to develop and mentor team members
  • Proactive, action‑oriented problem solver who drives momentum and resolves challenges efficiently
  • Demonstrates integrity and builds trust consistently with colleagues and clients
  • Proven track record of growing business within existing accounts (upselling), and experience supporting new business pitches

Benefits

  • our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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