EXPERIENCED HEALTH & WELLNESS MARKETING EXPERT
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USA (Remote)
In-houseContractSenior level
1 day ago
Group Account Director (Health)
Niagara Falls, NY (Hybrid)
$100K/yr – $230K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time
Posted 5 months ago
Job Summary
Own and grow a multinational health client portfolio by setting vision, profitability, and a ROI-driven investing approach, while deepening senior relationships and cross‑functional collaboration across the VML/Health network.
- Lead cross‑functional client teams and agency partners to deliver integrated campaigns and measurable growth.
- Own annual account planning and global regional inclusivity to align markets and resources.
- Develop leaders and enable client teams to win creative and strategic outcomes through strong presentation and governance.
Job Description
- Leads and collaborates with broader and office team leadership (including ELT) to set the vision, business, and engagement plan for the book of business managed.
- Sets and achieves profitability goals on par with agency benchmarks.
- Manages and approves all investments to ensure a strategic focus on ROIs.
- Develops and maintains the most senior-level client relationships.
- Focuses on building client relationship depth and organic business opportunities, activating VML Health network and WPP resources as needed to deliver on goals.
- For global clients, responsible for collaboration and inclusion of relevant regional markets in the annual account planning and activation process.
- Actively engages in professional development of direct reports.
- Cultivates capability of both the cross-functional client team and CE department.
- Demonstrates excellent presentation and organizational skills.
- Possesses a strong ability to actively contribute throughout the creative process.
- 8 or 10+ years of relevant experience, including large-agency interactive, traditional marketing and/or equivalent client-side experience.
- Experience with marketing (traditional and/or digital) focusing on multi-channel campaign development and strategy.
- Previous experience leading a pharmaceutical or health account (HCP and/or DTC).
- Possess thorough knowledge/understanding of the health communications landscape and ability to successfully navigate associated processes.
- Experience managing employees and business financials/profitability.
- Distinct understanding of the strategic process and ability to drive innovation.
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
VML HEALTH
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, to create connected brands that drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work with blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester WaveTM Reports, which name WPP a “Leader” in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 28,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. #WeAreVML
652 employees (226 in marketing)
Salaries
Posted range
$100K/yr – $230K/yr
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Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
121 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
279.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.8%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.4%
Social
5.5%
Paid
0.9%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~652
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