VP, Group Account Director (Pharma Agency)

Location: Remote within the United States; New York, NY is listed as the location. Travel is required based on client business needs.

Company

hirify.global is a healthcare commercialization partner serving the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries through consulting, medical, policy, value and access, marketing, and digital experience services.

What you will do

• Own and lead assigned pharmaceutical client accounts, including strategy, brand planning, deliverables, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Build senior-level client relationships and act as a strategic partner, problem solver, and team leader.
• Lead integrated agency teams across brand planning, creative development, budget management, execution, and measurement.
• Direct, motivate, coach, and develop Account Directors, Account Supervisors, and Senior Account Executives.
• Manage account financial performance, timelines, cost efficiencies, and operating procedures.
• Identify and lead new business opportunities and organic growth initiatives.

Requirements

• 12+ years of Brand AOR account experience, including 5+ years in a pharmaceutical advertising agency.
• 5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience, with demonstrated success managing multiple clients and account teams.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising, including marketing to healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and affiliated medical professionals.
• Experience with brand launches, multi-channel marketing plans, budget development, execution, and measurement.
• Active participation in new business planning and pitch presentations, with superior presentation skills and hands-on PowerPoint proficiency.
• BA/BS degree required; travel based on client business needs is required.

Nice to have

• Rare disease experience.
• Prelaunch market-shaping and disease-state education experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven, people-led culture focused on improving healthcare outcomes.
• Personalized learning, career development, training, and global growth opportunities.
• Flexible working practices supported by city hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement.
• Company pension or retirement plan, private medical insurance, wellbeing initiatives, and paid time off.

Hiring process

• AI-assisted tools may support application review, resume assessment, response analysis, or interview transcription.
• Final hiring decisions are made by the Talent team and human decision-makers.