Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP

Ladders; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 290 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP to shape integrated strategic planning across complex accounts in a highly regulated, science-driven environment.

You will partner with senior clients and internal teams to define positioning, messaging, and directional strategies that drive growth and campaign effectiveness, while mentoring a fast-paced agency team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications or related field.
• 10+ years in brand strategy or market research in an agency setting.
• 8+ years in healthcare or pharmaceutical experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, research tools and AI platforms.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of pharma marketing trends, social media and market access strategy.
• Executive presence with strong presentations.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic planning across existing and new business opportunities.
• Develop and guide brand strategy deliverables.
• 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.
• Supervise and mentor multiple levels of talent.

Connaissances

Brand strategy

Market research

Healthcare experience

Executive presence

Strategic planning

Client management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will shape integrated strategic planning across complex client accounts, with a strong emphasis on brand strategy in a highly regulated, science-driven environment. The position partners closely with senior clients and internal teams to define positioning, messaging, and tactical direction that support business growth and campaign effectiveness. It also calls for a collaborative leader who can bring market research insight, executive presence, and team mentorship to a fast-paced agency setting.

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $200,000 – $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning across existing and new business opportunities
• Develop and guide brand strategy deliverables
• 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
• Supervise and mentor multiple levels of talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• 10+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting
• 8+ years of healthcare or pharmaceutical experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, research tools, and AI platforms
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of pharma marketing trends, social media, and market access strategy
• Executive presence with excellent presentation skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to drive integrated planning across large, complex accounts
• Mentorship role for high-performing teams
• Focus on innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical sector
• Engagement with senior-level clients and stakeholders
• Involvement in career development initiatives for staff

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.