Senior Account Manager (Health)

twentysix; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match (company)

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

VML Health seeks a Senior Account Manager to lead strategic healthcare marketing programs and cultivate strong client partnerships. You will mentor junior team members and drive innovative campaigns that align with client goals and industry best practices.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated plans, manage budgets, and pursue new business opportunities while supporting growth across our health vertical.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of agency or client-side experience in healthcare marketing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage large interactive campaigns.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of healthcare client accounts and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement integrated healthcare marketing plans.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, and technology teams to deliver results.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and KPIs; identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Healthcare marketing

Account management

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

About VML Health:

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.

At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.

Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.

VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.

What We’re Looking For:

VML Health is searching for a highly strategic and results-driven Senior Account Manager to join our team of healthcare marketing experts. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, a proven ability to lead and mentor junior team members, and a passion for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of client accounts, overseeing project execution and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement integrated marketing plans, aligning with client goals and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, strategy, and technology, to deliver exceptional results.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, tracking progress and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to agency growth and expansion.

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop and execute successful healthcare marketing campaigns.
• A confident and persuasive communicator, able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A problem-solver, able to navigate complex challenges and find creative solutions.
• A mentor and coach, committed to developing and supporting junior team members.
• A results-oriented individual, with a passion for healthcare and a commitment to driving client success.

What You’ll Need:

• 3-6 years of agency and/or client-side experience managing large-scale interactive marketing projects, preferably in healthcare.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the digital industry, emerging trends, and innovation in healthcare.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

What we offer:

• **Passionate, driven people **| We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• **Consciously cultivated culture **| We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• **Competitive benefits** | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• **Growth-minded opportunities** | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

#vmlhealthcareers

The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.

_$60,000—$140,000 USDWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.