Director, Integrated Strategy

USA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and deliver brand strategy components while coordinating cross‑functional inputs and guiding workshops, client moments, and execution under the VP’s review.

  • Lead development of strategic narratives and briefs
  • Synthesize multidisciplinary inputs into clear deliverables
  • Serve as day‑to‑day strategic contact for clients and teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Strategy Delivery (75%)
  • Develop assigned components of brand strategy, including audience insight, positioning inputs, value proposition, brand character, narrative frameworks, messaging and creative strategy.
  • Translate research, proprietary data, cultural context, category dynamics, and customer understanding into hypothesis-based insights and clear strategic implications.
  • Lead the development of creative briefs, strategic narratives, workshop agendas, and working-session materials, with VP guidance at key decision points.
  • Partner with core cross-functional team members throughout creative platform and experience-driven tactical solution development to clarify the strategy, provide constructive input, and help ensure the work remains connected to the agreed brand direction.
  • Independently manage defined brand-planning, launch, lifecycle, research, or strategic workstreams while keeping the VP informed of decisions, risks, and areas requiring escalation.
  • Present assigned work to clients and internal teams with a clear rationale and actionable recommendation.
  • Day-to-Day Strategic Integration (25%)
  • Coordinate day-to-day strategic inputs across Brand, Medical, OCX, Content, Analytics, and other relevant partners, following the overall strategic direction established with the VP.
  • Help clarify roles, sequencing, dependencies, and next steps, so specialist contributions are timely, connected, and reflected in the work.

Benefits

  • Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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GSW, powered by Syneos Health

GSW, powered by Syneos Health, is a full-service communications agency that goes beyond advertising to create personalized brand experiences with a focus in health and wellness. Our services include advertising, digital and closed-loop marketing, strategic insight, branding, communications planning, predictive modeling, market access strategies, media, and market research.GSW spans six offices including Columbus, Ohio, LA, New York, and Toronto, as well as a diversified client roster steeped in pharma, diagnostics, advanced genetics, big data, device, and wellness, career opportunity awaits.

Founded in 1977
Westerville, Ohio, USA
313 employees (121 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $150K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Integrated Marketing median pay in the United States

$124K/yr

Most pay falls between $95K and $172K. Based on 524 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
68 (22% of company)
Median Tenure
6.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.1%
Direct
35%
Referral
5%
Social
13.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~313
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Director, Integrated Strategy

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