Vice President, New Business (Health)

TL;DR

Vice President, New Business (Health): Leading and driving strategic pitch processes for large, complex healthcare opportunities with an accent on integrated team leadership and creative strategy. Focus on translating clinical data into human-centric narratives and managing high-level pharmaceutical client relations.

Location: Hybrid in New York

Salary: $100,000 - $230,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global creative agency, part of WPP, that harnesses creativity to solve business problems for the world's most influential brands.

What you will do

• Lead mid-to-large new business pitches as a strategic architect, from opportunity qualification to delivery.
• Collaborate with scientific, medical, and creative leads to translate complex clinical data into compelling narratives.
• Foster a culture of creative ambition, championing bold concepts that challenge healthcare communication conventions.
• Build and manage relationships with C-suite executives, commercial leads, and pharmaceutical procurement teams.
• Oversee financial and operational models, including SOWs, FTE allocations, and rate cards specific to health/pharma.
• Maintain deep knowledge of pharma, biotech, and consumer healthcare trends to educate agency leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Business Development or senior Client Services within recognized healthcare or pharma marketing agencies.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process for HCP, DTC, and Payer/Market Access audiences.
• Solid understanding of FDA, OPDP, and global regulatory environments.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive, scientifically sound presentations.
• Strong leadership, long-range strategic planning, and budget management skills.
• Must be based in New York to support a hybrid work model.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach including required in-office days to foster collaboration and connection.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Inclusive environment supporting equity, professional growth, and diversity.
• Culture built on the core values of creativity, unity, empathy, and service.