Director, Planning (Pharma Client)

Publicis Groupe ANZ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,315 - 194,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401K

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ is looking for a Director of Strategy based in New York City, New York. This role involves managing the strategy and digital planning processes for clients, building strong relationships, and leading a team to execute strategic plans effectively.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in digital media, strong client management skills, and the ability to think strategically. A robust benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Digital Media Planning, Buying, and Management.
• Proven experience in HCP and DTC marketing.
• History of success in media services.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategy and digital planning for assigned clients.
• Lead and develop internal strategy team.
• Ensure proper budget management.

Skills

Digital Media Planning

Client Management

Leadership

P&L Management

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Job description

Company Description

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start‑up spirit delivers high‑touch approaches and a never‑ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.

Overview

The Director, Strategy manages the strategy and digital planning process for assigned clients. The Director is a leader who contributes to brand strategy, builds solid relationships with clients across all levels and functions, and is able to manage, lead, and develop their internal strategy team while also playing an active “hands‑on” role in the deployment of strategic plans. They should also be fiscally accountable to Spark Foundry ensuring proper budget management and identifying upside revenue potential for the agency.

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership presence and client management skills
• Leads thinking to inspire innovative solutions, creativity and a proactive approach
• Digital mindset/fluency and an insatiable curiosity
• Flexibility and agility to manage complex processes
• Embodies Spark Foundry’s values and cultivates them among team members
• Ensure the team delivers sound strategic plan recommendations based on clear understanding of client objectives
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client businesses with a focus on upstream initiatives
• Expert command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations
• Exemplify collaboration by building and maintaining productive relationships across all communications areas (internal teams and agency partners)
• Ability to think beyond “media” as an active collaborator in the Integrated Marketing Communications process
• Thorough knowledge of marketing and communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid presentation skills
• Authoritative, leadership presence
• Ability to prioritize and organize issues/projects for self and staff
• Moderate travel

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Digital Media Planning, Buying, and Management experience in progressive levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession
• Strategic thinker, seeing the bigger picture, with ability to analyze everything and think critically when solving problems to come up with unconventional solutions
• Ability to establish and manage P&L statement
• Previous leadership and team management
• Ability to build great relationships with clients, vendors, and reps
• History of negotiating to get the job done right and track record of success in Media
• Required: Proven experience in both HCP and DTC marketing

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation

Compensation Range: $121,315 – $194,220 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. The application deadline for this job posting will be 07/24/2026.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.