Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$200K/yr – $290K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive strategic planning and brand vision across existing and new opportunities, lead client workshops, and mentor multidisciplinary teams.

  • Lead strategic planning across opportunities and oversee brand positioning
  • Guide market research, client workshops, and senior-level client relationships
  • Mentor staff, manage utilization and career development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning across existing and new business opportunities.
  • Develop and guide brand strategy deliverables.
  • Demonstrate expertise in disease state, customer, and scientific strategy.
  • Set strategic vision for brands, overseeing positioning, messaging, and tactical planning.
  • Build strong relationships with senior-level clients.
  • Provide market research expertise and consulting.
  • Facilitate client workshops and brainstorming sessions.
  • Manage staff utilization, talent allocation, and billability.
  • Supervise and mentor multiple levels of talent.
  • Oversee hiring, staffing, and career development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field.
  • 10+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting.
  • 8+ years of pharmaceutical/health experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, research tools (SERMO, Datamonitor) and AI platforms.
  • Excellent communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of pharma marketing trends, social media and market access strategy.
  • Executive presence with excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to challenge assumptions, drive disruption and influence stakeholders.
  • Advanced degree (PharmD, Master's) or manufacturing experience a plus.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (PharmD, Master's) or manufacturing experience a plus.
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OLIXIR New York

Olixir New York is a full-service healthcare marketing agency built on the legacy of FCB Health New York, one of the industry’s most awarded agencies. Combining creative excellence and strategic depth with the scale, connectivity and AI-enabled capabilities of Omnicom Health, Olixir New York helps health and life sciences brands spark understanding, shift mindsets and drive meaningful impact. Powered by Omni and Acxiom’s unparalleled life sciences data, Olixir delivers faster, smarter, more human solutions for clients across the healthcare landscape. Olixir New York is part of Omnicom Health, the world’s leading healthcare marketing communications network. Visit OlixirNY.com.

Founded in 2026
121 employees (59 in marketing)

Salaries

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$200K/yr – $290K/yr

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Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP

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