Vice President, Group Account Director

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$121K/yr – $194K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Owns and leads a key DTC account from strategy to delivery, building senior client partnerships and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver integrated brand initiatives that drive business and patient impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior strategic and business lead for a key DTC indication
  • Build trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and helping clients navigate complex business challenges
  • Champion the brand vision and inspire teams to deliver work that drives meaningful outcomes for the business and the patients it serves
  • Lead and develop a high-performing account team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth
  • Partner across strategy, creative, media, analytics, and medical disciplines to deliver integrated, insight-driven solutions
  • Translate complexity into clarity, helping teams and clients align around priorities, opportunities, and actions
  • Guide the development of annual brand planning, marketing initiatives, and strategic recommendations
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality work that meets client objectives, drives impact, and strengthens agency partnerships
  • Own the financial health of the business, including forecasting, resource planning, budgeting, and profitability
  • Identify opportunities to expand agency partnerships and drive organic growth within the account

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in client services, including pharmaceutical advertising experience
  • 3-4 years of DTC experience required
  • 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams
  • Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with senior clients and serve as a strategic business advisor
  • Demonstrated success leading integrated brand initiatives and delivering meaningful business results
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, staffing, and profitability
  • Ability to turn complexity into clarity, translating business challenges into actionable solutions
  • Proven track record of identifying opportunities for growth and expanding client partnerships
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders
  • Collaborative leader who brings curiosity, courage, and a commitment to developing talent

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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