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

Ownership of neurology brand strategy from insights to playbook, turning trends into growth plans for the flagship franchise.

  • Lead planning from insight to strategy, shaping brand and above-brand neurology workstreams.
  • Collaborate across creative, account, data, and digital teams to keep strategies insight-driven and story-led.
  • Present and defend recommendations to clients and internal teams with clarity and impact.

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
  • Your passion and expertise lie in healthcare and neurology, both HCP and DTC
  • You have empathy for the audiences we serve and the colleagues we collaborate with
  • You have a track record of developing impactful brand strategies that drive growth and engagement
  • You brilliantly balance analytical thinking and creative storytelling

Preferred

  • Neurology experience a huge plus

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
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