Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP

OLIXIR New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Health in New York seeks a Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP to drive integrated planning across large accounts and pitches, developing breakthrough strategies leveraging human, cultural, and data insights.

You will mentor high‑performing teams, foster cross‑functional collaboration, and drive growth through new business wins, applying expertise in pharma compliance, therapeutic areas, and client management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field.
• 10+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/health experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, research tools (SERMO, Datamonitor) and AI platforms.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of pharma marketing trends, social media and market access strategy.
• Executive presence with excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions, drive disruption and influence stakeholders.
• Advanced degree (PharmD, Master's) or manufacturing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning across existing and new business opportunities.
• Develop and guide brand strategy deliverables.
• Demonstrate expertise in disease state, customer, and scientific strategy.
• Set strategic vision for brands, overseeing positioning, messaging, and tactical planning.
• Build strong relationships with senior‑level clients.
• Provide market research expertise and consulting.
• Facilitate client workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Manage staff utilization, talent allocation, and billability.
• Supervise and mentor multiple levels of talent.
• Oversee hiring, staffing, and career development initiatives.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Pharma marketing knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

PharmD or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SERMO

Datamonitor

AI platforms

Job description

Job Description

As Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP, you'll drive integrated planning across large, complex accounts and pitches, developing breakthrough strategies that leverage human, cultural, and data insights to build brands. You'll mentor high‑performing teams, foster cross‑functional collaboration, and drive business growth through new business wins, utilizing your expertise in pharma compliance, therapeutic areas, and client management to deliver innovative solutions.

Agency

Omnicom Health

Job Function

Strategy and Planning

Job Subfunction

Strategy

About The Job

• Lead strategic planning across existing and new business opportunities.
• Develop and guide brand strategy deliverables.
• Demonstrate expertise in disease state, customer, and scientific strategy.
• Set strategic vision for brands, overseeing positioning, messaging, and tactical planning.
• Build strong relationships with senior‑level clients.
• Provide market research expertise and consulting.
• Facilitate client workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Manage staff utilization, talent allocation, and billability.
• Supervise and mentor multiple levels of talent.
• Oversee hiring, staffing, and career development initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field.
• 10+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/health experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, research tools (SERMO, Datamonitor) and AI platforms.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of pharma marketing trends, social media and market access strategy.
• Executive presence with excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions, drive disruption and influence stakeholders.
• Advanced degree (PharmD, Master's) or manufacturing experience a plus. $200,000 - $290,000

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to 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. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.