Senior Vice President OR Vice President, Strategic Planner - Healthcare New York, NY; Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, Il

Albany, NY (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $270K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the neurology brand strategy from insight to storytelling, coordinating multi-team workstreams and client workshops to drive growth in a healthcare audience.

  • Growth & Strategy Ownership: Lead strategic planning across brand and flagship neurology franchise, turning insights into actionable plans.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align creative, account, data/insights and digital teams around insight-driven strategies.
  • Win new business and stay ahead: Present strategies, lead workshops, and pitch to win new opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic planning process, from insight generation to strategy development for both the brands and the above-brand, flagship neurology franchise.
  • Dive deep into neurology healthcare trends, patient needs, and market dynamics to inform innovative strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with creative, account, data/insights, and digital teams to ensure strategies are insight-driven and creatively compelling.
  • Present and defend your strategies to internal teams and clients with confidence, clarity, and charisma.
  • Develop and facilitate effective team brainstorms, client-facing workshops and planning exercises
  • Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends in healthcare, communications, and culture to keep our brand ahead of the curve.
  • Jump in on new business pitches and pitch to win

Requirements

  • 7-10 years’ experience as a strategic planner – in an agency setting
  • Neurology experience a huge plus
  • Healthcare and neurology expertise (HCP and DTC)
  • Empathy for audiences and collaboration with colleagues
  • Track record of developing impactful brand strategies that drive growth and engagement
  • Ability to balance analytical thinking and creative storytelling

Preferred

  • Agency setting experience is a plus
  • Portfolio of developing impactful brand strategies that drive growth and engagement (implied)

Benefits

  • Medical & Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k (with discretionary employer match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
  • 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Family Forming Benefits
  • Wellness Benefit
  • Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
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