Strategic Account Director — Health & Brand Growth

Ogilvy Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Health in New York seeks an Account Director to lead client relationships, translate brand strategy into actionable work, and guide cross-disciplinary teams across creative, medical, and analytics disciplines.

You will manage day-to-day account operations, review deliverables for strategic alignment, and drive financial performance while mentoring junior staff and contributing to new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in advertising or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client engagement and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and SOWs.
• Collaborate effectively across disciplines and departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and deliverables on a day-to-day basis.
• Serve as a trusted advisor between clients, agency leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Review work to ensure it aligns with brand strategy and client expectations.
• Monitor financials, forecasts, and budgets to meet targets.
• Lead and mentor team members to grow talent and capabilities.
• Contribute to new business efforts and pitches.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client engagement

Presenter

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Ogilvy Health in New York seeks an Account Director to lead client relationships, translate brand strategy into actionable work, and guide cross-disciplinary teams across creative, medical, and analytics disciplines.

You will manage day-to-day account operations, review deliverables for strategic alignment, and drive financial performance while mentoring junior staff and contributing to new business opportunities.