Senior Vice President of Strategy

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Strategy to spearhead strategic planning for a flagship pharmaceutical launch at a top healthcare advertising agency. This leadership position involves shaping brand trajectory from strategy conception to execution in a dynamic launch setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning for a major pharmaceutical brand with a focus on sustainable long-term growth.
• Act as the senior strategic advisor to clients, establishing trust through insightful counsel and a commanding executive presence.
• Direct integrated brand strategy targeting both healthcare professionals and consumer audiences.
• Create impactful strategic platforms, generate insights, and craft positioning statements and creative briefs that stimulate innovative work.
• Collaborate closely with creative, account management, and medical teams to translate strategy into action.
• Lead and mentor an existing strategy team, promoting a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Contribute to agency growth and business development via strategic guidance and strong client relationships.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 12 years of strategic planning expertise, prominently within healthcare advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, or related agency sectors.
• Proven senior leadership within healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising agencies.
• Successful experience managing brand launches or competitively building brands.
• In-depth knowledge of brand strategy directed at both healthcare professional and general consumer markets.
• Outstanding presentation and storytelling abilities alongside strong client management skills.
• Commanding executive presence with the capability to influence senior-level stakeholders confidently.
• Team-oriented leadership with a track record of mentoring and developing strategic teams.
• A forward-thinking, innovative mindset aimed at pushing creative boundaries and championing strong partnerships across disciplines.
• Experience beyond healthcare advertising is advantageous if backed by relevant pharmaceutical brand expertise.

What Makes this Opportunity Unique

• Lead strategy on one of the agency’s most prominent pharmaceutical brand launches.
• High exposure to agency executives and key clients.
• Chance to shape a long-term brand franchise instead of a frequent campaign.
• Work within an established, motivated cross-functional team.
• A culture that highly values strategic insight, creativity, and innovation.
• Prospects for extensive career advancement within a leading healthcare agency.

Location and Working Conditions

This is a hybrid role requiring presence in the office at least three days per week, preferably in New York City. Candidates based in Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago may also be considered. Minimal travel is expected, balancing client interaction with flexible work arrangements.