Account Director - VP

Omnicom Health Market Access; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 148,750 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $175,000

Job summary

Omnicom Health Market Access seeks a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive growth. You will lead internal teams and guide clients with strategic brand direction, fostering innovative solutions and mentorship across reports.

You will oversee multichannel initiatives, ensure flawless execution, and participate in new business pitches, with P&L responsibilities guiding strategic decisions. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and market-shaping plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing experience preferred.
• Proven leadership managing multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth initiatives.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Manage conflicts, escalations, and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead team development through mentorship, performance goals, and growth planning.
• Drive strategic thinking in creative development, engagement planning, and brand evolution.
• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps.
• Participate in new business pitches, scoping, staffing discussions, and P&L responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Digital media

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Big picture thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transform client partnerships and drive business growth as a VP, Account Director! Leveraging exceptional leadership and communication skills, you'll guide internal teams and clients, fostering innovative solutions. Empowering direct and indirect reports through mentorship, you'll propel business development, tactical excellence, and brand vision.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth initiatives.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Manage conflicts, escalations, and ensure seamless execution.
• Lead team development through mentorship, performance goal-setting, and growth planning.
• Drive strategic thinking in creative development, engagement planning, and brand evolution.
• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps.
• Participate in new business pitches, scoping, staffing discussions, and P&L responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 8+ years of industry experience (healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred).
• Proven leadership skills managing multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication plus presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Critical thinking approach and a big picture perspective.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style.

Compensation: $175,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Omnicom and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO/AA/M/D/V/F.