Strategist (Health)

VML; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative company is seeking a Strategist to join their global brand team. This role involves developing impactful strategies for healthcare clients, collaborating with diverse disciplines, and presenting findings to clients. The position offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment, emphasizing a proactive and collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic planning or research/analysis roles within healthcare or pharmaceutical marketing.
• Experience in developing insights and strategies for healthcare clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and actionable brand strategies for pitches and client projects.
• Identify research needs and perform data and insight mining.
• Present strategic findings to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Bachelor's degree in sociology

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Tools

Qualitative Research Tools

Quantitative Research Tools

Job description

Who We Are

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

About The Position

Title: Strategist

Reports to: Group Strategy Director

Hybrid role - London OR Manchester

About The Agency

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, to create connected brands that drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work with blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, which name WPP a "Leader" in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services, and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies.

VML HEALTH is a leading global healthcare agency that partners with clients to build connected experiences across the healthcare ecosystem. A deep understanding of individual needs and behavior, and how they are connected, allows us to create seamless experiences. When these experiences are personalized, unique, and relevant at every touchpoint, their power is profound.

We power connections beyond science into human behavior. We believe science can change the world and that change begins with individual actions. Overcoming beliefs and barriers to improve lives for patients and healthcare communities is core to our mission.

VML HEALTH's global strategic offering enables us to build upon our thriving business and elevate it to the next level.

Position Summary

This is a key role where you will work within our global brand team to develop compelling strategies that unlock the potential of our clients' brands. You will collaborate with multiple strategic and creative disciplines to understand the needs and challenges of brands and their audiences (patients and HCPs). Your collective efforts will deliver impactful work that makes a difference.

This role offers numerous growth opportunities within a supportive environment, helping you develop your potential as a strategist.

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with senior strategy team members to develop innovative and actionable brand strategies for pitches and client projects.
2. Identify research needs and perform data and insight mining from primary and secondary sources.
3. Report on market and brand landscapes, as well as cultural, technological, and healthcare trends affecting client businesses.
4. Generate insights to uncover strategic opportunities.
5. Present strategic findings to internal teams and clients.
6. Support workshop development and strategic planning, contributing to client presentations.

Requirements

1. Excellent communication skills, active listening, and agility in thinking.
2. Curiosity-driven, with a balance of creative and critical thinking.
3. Understanding of how to achieve work objectives successfully.
4. Proactive, hands-on approach with a positive attitude.
5. Collaborative mindset, able to connect diverse disciplines for strategic outcomes.
6. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research tools, with experience in innovative approaches.
7. Experience in developing insights and strategies for healthcare clients.
8. Strong presentation and persuasive communication skills.
9. Experience leading small to mid-sized client accounts with support from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, science, marketing, sociology, psychology, history, communications, or related fields.

Experience: 3+ years in strategic planning or research/analysis roles within healthcare or pharmaceutical marketing.

We embrace a hybrid work model, with teams in the office approximately four days a week. Flexibility and accommodations can be discussed during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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