Responsibilities

• Act as strategic authority across assigned brands, providing clear compelling direction internally and externally
• Architect and oversee the development of brand, creative, communications, and omnichannel strategies
• Identify opportunities for application of SH proprietary data, predictive platform, and other new offerings on inline brands/NB
• Key leader in new business pitches, commanding the room and articulating a clear, winning strategic vision that shines through in the work
• Manage, mentor, and cultivate the careers of direct reports (VPs, Directors, Senior Strategists), fostering a supportive environment of growth and intellectual curiosity
• Establish and enforce best practices for the strategy department, ensuring consistency and excellence in all strategic deliverables.
• Support Integrated Strategy cross-office initiatives and work in concert with SVP Medical lead to ensure adoption within the team
• Work with Ops leadership to identify staffing gaps, manage office-level staffing needs, and maintain business targets (utilization)
• Collaborate with NA Strategy Lead to develop and execute an internal education plan to elevate the agency’s collective understanding of strategic craft
• Build powerful, two-way relationships with leaders in other departments, demonstrating how we show up as “we” and how strategic partnership leads to better work, stronger client relationships, and organic growth

Requirements

• Experience: 12+ years of experience in brand, communications, or CXStrategy, with at least 5 years within a healthcare advertising agency
• Healthcare Acumen: Deep expertise across various therapeutic categories. A proven track record of successfully launching pharmaceutical/biotech brands in the US market is essential, DTC and HCP experience
• Leadership: 8+ years of direct management experience, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and develop strategic talent
• Strategic Craft: Mastery of a wide range of strategic tools and frameworks(e.g., journey mapping, workshop design, qualitative/quantitative research, competitive analysis, persona development)
• Presentation & Storytelling: World-class communication skills. Ability to command a senior-level client audience and simplify the complex with clarity and passion
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MBA, MS) in relevant field is a plus

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) in relevant field is a plus

Benefits

• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company match 401k
• flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time