I'm partnering with a leading healthcare advertising agency to identify a Senior Vice President of Strategy to lead strategy on a flagship pharmaceutical launch. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, launch environments and enjoys shaping brands from strategy through execution.
This role is ideal for a strategic leader who can inspire creative thinking, build trusted client relationships, and develop high-performing teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead strategic planning for a major pharmaceutical brand launch with a long‑term growth trajectory
- Serve as the senior strategic partner to clients, building trust and confidence through thoughtful counsel and strong executive presence
- Guide integrated brand strategy across both healthcare professional and consumer audiences
- Develop compelling strategic platforms, insights, positioning, and creative briefs that inspire breakthrough work
- Partner closely with creative, account, and medical teams to bring strategy to life
- Lead, mentor, and develop an established strategy team while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture
- Support business development and contribute to agency growth through strategic leadership and client engagement
What We're Looking For
- 12+ years of strategic planning experience , with significant experience in healthcare advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, or a closely related agency environment
- Senior strategy experience within a healthcare advertising, pharmaceutical, or closely related agency environment
- Experience leading brand launches or building brands in highly competitive markets
- Strong background developing both HCP and consumer strategy
- Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and client relationship skills
- Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and inspire confidence
- Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and developing strategy teams
- Curious, innovative thinker who pushes work beyond the expected and champions strong creative partnerships
- Experience outside of healthcare advertising is a plus, provided you have relevant pharmaceutical brand experience
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Lead strategy on one of the agency's highest‑profile launch brands
- Significant visibility with executive leadership and key clients
- Opportunity to shape a long‑term franchise rather than a short‑term campaign
- Well‑established cross‑functional team already in place with strong momentum
- Highly collaborative culture that values strategic thinking, creativity, and innovation
- Excellent opportunity for long‑term career growth within a premier healthcare agency
Location
Preference for candidates based in New York City , though Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago will also be considered.
Travel is minimal, offering a strong balance between client engagement and personal flexibility.
If you're an experienced healthcare strategist looking to lead meaningful launch work while mentoring a talented team, I'd love to connect and share more about this confidential opportunity.
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