Director, Strategic Planning (Pharma)

TL;DR

Director, Strategic Planning (Pharma): Acting as the voice of the customer to develop brand strategies, patient journeys, and multichannel plans for life sciences brands with an accent on data-driven insights and customer behavior analysis. Focus on synthesizing research data, influencing cross-functional teams, and leading workshops to inspire innovative creative work.

Location: U.S. only (compensation range not applicable outside the U.S., based on geographic location)

Salary: USD 122,570 - USD 176,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global INTOUCH is a global full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry as part of a fully integrated commercialization platform.

What you will do

• Collaborate with account and creative teams to identify client needs and business opportunities.
• Synthesize large datasets into critical insights to ground strategic recommendations in data.
• Develop brand strategies, patient/HCP journeys, and multichannel plans.
• Lead internal and client-facing workshops to achieve strategic goals.
• Influence and negotiate across teams to drive focused outcomes and innovative work.
• Establish expertise in pharma trends, audiences, and digital integration.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years in planning/strategic planning in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry; agency experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of digital channels, CRM, and social media
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills
• Proven success in multichannel digital strategies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and influence without positional power
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Culture & Benefits

• Patient-minded culture focused on improving health outcomes.
• Emphasis on client delight, action-oriented empowerment, and talent growth.
• Win-together mindset with transparent communication and diversity embrace.
• Competitive salaries, benefits package, and ongoing professional development.
• Innovation-driven environment with inclusive practices.