VP, Account Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$205K/yr – $235K/yrSenior Level15+ years exp

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead agency account leadership and client partnership to drive growth and strategic, creative outcomes for health/pharma brands.

  • Own strategic guidance and cross-functional team development
  • Must-have: 15+ years in pharma or agency account management
  • Standout: broad leadership and travel flexibility

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Agency Lead and Client Partner on Your Brands: Provide continuous strategic guidance and critical thinking to drive and grow the business.
  • Elevate the Work: Enable the team to deliver programs that offer unique and creative approaches to solve problems.
  • Drive Growth for the Agency: Identify strategic opportunities and present sound and persuasive business cases to clients.
  • Understand Competitive and Market Landscape: Bring perspective to the business/brand impact of market dynamics.
  • Delegate Expertly: Allow staff to stretch and develop skills while mentoring, guiding, and providing critical direction.
  • Interface and Lead Other Departments: Build trust, respect, and camaraderie with clients and colleagues.
  • Elevate Creative Output: Provide strategic insight to creative briefs and outputs, leading an active dialogue about the work.
  • Set Expectations for Meetings and Presentations: Ensure the agency team is well-represented and objectives are met.
  • Mentor Team Members: Participate in their growth by providing formal and informal performance feedback.
  • Create a Motivating Culture: Recognize achievements and contributions, fostering excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 15+ years of prior experience in an advertising agency (account management) or experience in a senior marketing role within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in Healthcare Product Launches
  • New Business Pitch Leader
  • Ability to drive strategy and differentiate the agency story from RFP through pitch presentation
  • Ability to perform all functions and responsibilities of the Account Service team below you and step in wherever needed
  • Willing to travel: Periodic travel 6-12x/year

Preferred

  • Relationship Builder
  • Driver of Accountability
  • Versatile Team Player
  • Willing to Travel (6-12x/year)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%
  • Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500 of financial assistance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability providing 100% of salary coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents (4 weeks)
  • Summer Fridays
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • 11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure
  • Company provided Learning and Development opportunities