Health Account Strategy Leader

Shoptalk; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Account Strategy to lead our Health vertical and guide a team of Account Strategists. This senior role focuses on client strategy, campaign management, and driving revenue retention and growth through operational excellence.

The position is hybrid in NYC with in-office expectations and remote work up to 2 days per week, reporting to Health leadership. Strong leadership and pharma advertising experience are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in digital media, advertising, publishing, or an advertising agency; healthcare experience preferred.
• 4+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including managers and senior contributors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills with senior internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Account Strategy function to drive client success, revenue retention and growth, and operational excellence.
• Develop deep expertise across Health portfolio including DTC and HCP advertising solutions and measurement offerings.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and scalability as the Health business grows.
• Build strong partnerships across sales support teams and cross-functional partners.
• Oversee performance reporting and translate data into actionable client insights.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client strategy

Analytics

Programmatic media

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

People Inc. is seeking an Executive Director of Account Strategy to lead our Health vertical and guide a team of Account Strategists. This senior role focuses on client strategy, campaign management, and driving revenue retention and growth through operational excellence.

The position is hybrid in NYC with in-office expectations and remote work up to 2 days per week, reporting to Health leadership. Strong leadership and pharma advertising experience are required.