SVP, Director, Strategic Planning

AREA 23; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom, a global advertising and communications network, seeks an SVP, Director of Strategic Planning in New York to lead brand strategy efforts across clients. You will drive organic growth, mentor strategists, and steer workshops, with emphasis on market insights and innovative solutions.

Smarts in leadership, storytelling, and talent management will propel agency growth. The role requires collaboration, executive presence, and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of brand strategy or market research in an agency (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, research tools (e.g., SERMO, Datamonitor), and social media platforms.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of pharma marketing and agency offerings.
• Expertise in brand and promotional strategy, plus AI platform use.
• Effective presentation skills and executive presence.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build strong relationships.
• Problem-solving and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for opportunities, guiding cross-functional teams to success.
• Develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies addressing disease states and customer needs.
• Provide expert consulting on market research, insight mining, and ideation.
• Facilitate large-scale client workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Oversee and mentor team members and drive career development.
• Manage full-life-cycle talent management including hiring and performance.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical marketing guidance and processes.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration through agency initiatives.
• Demonstrate empathetic leadership and clear communication.

Skills

MS Office

Teams

Research tools

Social media

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Pharma marketing

Executive presence

Collaboration

Influence

Problem-solving

AI platform use

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications or related field

Tools

SERMO

Datamonitor

Job description

About the Job:

As SVP, Director, Strategic Planning, you will lead the development of strategic visions for brands, driving organic growth and exceptional results. You'll leverage your expertise in brand planning, client management, and collaboration to spearhead workshops, mentor strategists, and drive innovation. With mastery of strategic leadership, storytelling, and talent management, you'll propel agency growth, thought leadership, and innovative solutions, while demonstrating a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer insights. You'll be a key driver of agency success, embodying our values of excellence, innovation, and collaboration to inspire and motivate your team.

A Day In The Life

• Lead strategic planning for existing and new business opportunities, guiding cross-functional teams to achieve success.
• Develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies, addressing disease state, indications, customer needs, and science.
• Provide expert consulting on market research, insight mining, and ideation to inform creative and drive strategic opportunities.
• Facilitate large-scale client workshops and brainstorming sessions, driving collaboration and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee and mentor team members, fostering career development and growth.
• Manage full-life-cycle talent management, including hiring, staffing, feedback, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical marketing guidance and agency processes.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives and task forces, promoting interdepartmental collaboration.
• Demonstrate empathetic leadership, professionalism, and effective communication.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, research tools (e.g., SERMO, Datamonitor), and social media platforms.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of agency offerings, pharma marketing, and industry trends.
• Expertise in brand strategy, promotional strategy, and AI platform utilization.
• Effective presentation skills and executive presence.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build strong relationships.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to influence to drive results.

$190,000–$270,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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$190,000–$270,000