VP, Strategic Planning (Life Sciences)

Location: Remote, eligible for hire in select U.S. locations; Chicago, IL, United States is listed.

Salary: USD 189,520–240,000 yearly.

Company

hirify.global is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry through creative, media, enterprise solutions, and data analytics services.

What you will do

• Own the strategic planning process and develop real, rounded, actionable insights for client programs.
• Lead Directors and their teams, fostering strategic excellence, collaboration, and confident decision-making.
• Partner with Creative Leaders, Group Account Directors, and subject matter experts to drive strategic initiatives.
• Shape the Strategic Planning department for the evolving digital space and integrate traditional marketing with digital trends.
• Create and execute strategic plans aligned with client goals and market trends while exploring innovative approaches to help clients thrive.
• Mentor planning team members and future leaders, maintain industry expertise, and demonstrate inclusive leadership.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Account Planning experience.
• Experience as a seasoned leader, including leading a department or managing a large account with a sizeable team.
• Ability to build consensus and create roadmaps that guide planning-based program execution.
• Deep appreciation of the digital space with practical activation experience.
• Proven ability to apply planning techniques directly to influence the work and process.
• Strong storytelling and compelling communication skills.
• Ability to educate, counsel, and inspire planning team members, clients, and agency stakeholders on emerging trends.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or advertising and agency experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with hiring eligibility limited to select U.S. locations.
• Commitment to patient-minded work and improving patient lives through healthcare and life sciences innovation.
• Values include client ownership, decisive action, talent development, collaboration, transparent communication, diversity, and innovation.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits are provided.
• Inclusive culture supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.