VP, Account Director (Pharma)

Location: Remote; listed hubs are New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and Toronto, ON. Travel is required based on client business needs. The role may be performed from anywhere across the globe for up to two weeks each year.

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 per year, dependent on location, qualifications, and experience.

Company

hirify.global is a global healthcare agency bringing together advisory, medical, and marketing teams to improve patient access, treatment, support, and care.

What you will do

• Own and lead assigned client business, providing strategic leadership across marketing strategy, competitive landscapes, research, brand planning, promotional venues, scientific context, and medical/legal requirements.
• Develop senior-level client relationships and act as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and team leader.
• Lead annual brand planning and guide integrated agency teams in developing and delivering client work.
• Direct, motivate, coach, and support Account Supervisors, Senior Account Executives, and other team members.
• Manage account financial performance, productivity, profitability, timelines, cost efficiencies, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with creative and project management teams, lead relationship-building activities, and support new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Deep and thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising industry.
• Digital marketing acumen and experience leading integrated agency teams in brand planning, budget development, execution, and measurement.
• Experience managing multiple clients and account teams, developing senior-level client relationships, and acting as a strategic partner.
• Digital and multi-channel marketing experience, including developing, producing, and leading multi-channel marketing plans and initiatives.
• Active participation in new business initiatives, including planning and pitch presentations, with proven success identifying opportunities and securing organic client growth.
• Superior presentation skills and hands-on proficiency developing and delivering presentations in PowerPoint.
• 12+ years of Brand AOR account experience and 5+ years of pharmaceutical advertising agency experience, preferably in unbranded, disease awareness, patient marketing, and education.
• 5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel based on client business needs, including client meetings and market research.
• BA/BS degree required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements with dedicated support for home workers and collaboration hubs.
• 401(k) plan with employer match contribution up to 4%, immediately vested.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 20 vacation days, one personal well-being day, nine public holidays, additional end-of-year holidays, and seasonal early Summer Friday finishes.
• Employee assistance counselling, personalized health support, enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.
• On-demand training, career conversations, professional development, employee networks, and global mobility opportunities.

Hiring process

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• Final hiring decisions are made by people.