International Strategic Planning Director - On Running

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Build global strategy through data and culture, then turn it into platform-ready plans and measurable activation.

  • data and insights drive audience journeys and cross-market framing.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align on strategic direction and continuous improvement across the network.
  • Own the shift from insights to action with clear measurement and scalable plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with global and regional stakeholders to define strategic direction in response to client briefs.
  • Create integrated communication frameworks across brand, performance, and always-on activity.
  • Build global audience and journey frameworks using data, research, and cultural insight.
  • Translate strategy into platform-ready plans and digital activation with clear measurement.
  • Identify opportunities to innovate in data use, emerging technology, media formats, and partnerships.
  • Turn data into compelling narratives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Coach and collaborate to elevate planning excellence across the network.

Requirements

  • Significant agency experience with global clients.
  • Strong expertise in audience strategy, journey planning, and digital activation.
  • Proven ability to deliver clear, compelling strategic recommendations.
  • Fluency across platforms, tools, and measurement approaches.
  • A collaborative, curious mindset with strong emotional intelligence.
  • Experience leading cross-market strategy with sensitivity to cultural nuance.

    Benefits

    • You’ll work at the centre of a connected global network, with access to leading tools, talent and learning.
    • We support your growth with tailored development, exposure to diverse markets, and the opportunity to shape work that truly makes an impact.
    • Flexible Working: hybrid model (three days in the office, two remote), core hours 10:30–16:30, with flexibility to adjust start/finish times.
    • Our standard working hours are 9:30–17:30, with flexible start times to suit individuals and teams.
    • Commitment to learning, development, and diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives.
    • Open conversations with managers to navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances.
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    Hearts & Science

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    Hearts & Science, an Omnicom Media Group agency, transforms data signals into meaningful connections between brands and consumers that drive exponential growth. Purpose-built for the world of personalized digital marketing and powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, Hearts & Science draws on the vast expertise and resources of the OMG platform to deliver media solutions that enable brands to create and strengthen emotional connections with their consumers across all attention touchpoints, driving loyalty, share of mind and share of wallet. Launched in New York in 2016, Hearts & Science currently has 43 offices around the globe serving the world’s leading brands across a broad spectrum of categories - including automotive, biotech, beauty, CPG, entertainment, fashion, financial services, health & fitness, travel & hospitality, and telecom.

    Founded in 2016
    New York, NY, US
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