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 leadership and brand growth at a senior level, owning relationships, revenue, and cross‑team delivery for a pharmaceutical and wellness account.

  • Must-have: 10+ years in client services with pharma advertising and DTC experience
  • Standout: Proven track record of growing business within existing accounts and leading cross‑functional teams

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

    • medical coverage
    • dental
    • vision
    • disability
    • 401K
    • parental and family care leave
    • family forming assistance
    • tuition reimbursement
    • flexible time off
    • If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
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    Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

    Proud to be an Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.We’re about making wellness happen. It's how we partner with our clients. Release the hidden superpowers in the people we connect with. And give brands a competitive edge that everyone can feel good about. It’s called The Wellness Effect. We believe when our people do well, our work does well, our clients do well, and our patients do well, inspiring more wellness in the world. We sum it up in two small words... Do well.

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    New York, New York, USA
    265 employees (109 in marketing)

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