Strategy Director

UNAVAILABLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global strategy firm is actively seeking a Global Strategy Director to oversee and lead media strategy for international pharmaceutical clients. This role involves developing global media strategies and frameworks that cater to regional markets, ideally suited for candidates with international agency experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary presentation skills alongside a strong capability in digital strategy and analytics. This position emphasizes the importance of creativity and collaboration within a highly dynamic environment, fostering growth for both clients and the firm.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 helpline for support

Paid reflection days

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience in a global media agency environment.
• Ability to present insights to senior clients.
• Keen understanding of digital and media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy for global pharmaceutical clients.
• Develop best-practice planning guidelines and toolkits.
• Support creative briefing and optimize marketing channels.

Skills

International media agency experience

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Digital and analytics proficiency

Commercial focus

Job description

Company Description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesinMedia,Data,Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definitionof ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdeliveringReturnonInvestment;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

ReturnonImaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspireGrowth.Top-linegrowth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

Poweredbyourbest-in-classproprietarytoolsanddata,ourworkspansthefullspectrumof media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

ThisbreadthmeanswedeliverInsightthatliesattheintersectionofconsumer,category,and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

Itmeanswedelivermorecreativemediasolutionsthatbringtogetherbest-in-classstrategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.Weleverageover30yearsof media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients.

AtZenith,weultimatelyseekoutamoremeaningfulkindofROI. Ouruniquewayofthinking inspiresgrowth for some of theworld’s leadingbrands,includingCoty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,TikTok and Verizon.

Job Description

Publicis Alchemy oversees one of Publicis Media’s largest global pharmaceutical clients and was created by Publicis Groupe with a clear ambition: Making it Better and Better.

As the business rapidly expands beyond the US, we are seeking an exceptional Global Strategy Director to lead Media Strategy and Planning for the ex‑US global business. Working closely with the London‑based ex‑US account team, the Zenith International Head of Strategy, US‑based Publicis Alchemy colleagues, and more than 30 local markets worldwide, this role sits at the centre of a highly collaborative global ecosystem.

The Global Strategy Director will set and govern global media strategies across key therapeutic areas, such as obesity and alzheimers, translating global vision into clear, actionable frameworks for regional and local markets, while leading the development of budget setting, best‑practice planning guidelines, strategic toolkits, and response templates.

With a balance of curiosity, rigour, and fresh thinking, the role will support stronger creative briefing, define production requirements and better ROI in ways that confidently balance client, agency, and team needs, consistently at scale.

Responsibilities

• Strong experience working in an international media agency
• Experience in the pharma category is desired, but not required
• Worked with client and agency colleagues across multiple markets
• Confident presentation to senior clients and creating clear, useful insights
• Positive media expert who tells compelling stories with data and gets buy‑in from different stakeholders
• Comfortable with both big‑picture strategy and detailed channel planning— proven experience translating strategic thinking into media planning & buying recommendations
• Strategic thinker skilled in digital, analytics, and optimization who can shape client direction through media strategy
• Able to clearly explain how different marketing channels work together and why they matter for business goals
• Commercially focused, energetic, and results‑driven—used to delivering strong outcomes
• Self‑motivated, eager to help others, visible to the team, inspiring yet approachable
• Keen to grow your skills and take on greater responsibility in areas of pitching and thought‑leadership

Additional Information

Zenith Internationalhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full‑time employees being office‑based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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