SVP, Group Account Lead MedCom Strategy

Health-&-Wellness-Partners-; Upper Saddle River (NJ); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company-paid benefits

401(k) plan employer matching

Generous PTO

On-site gym and wellness programs

Remote and hybrid options

Job summary

Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP) is seeking a Senior Vice President, Group Account Lead, Medical Communications Strategy. You will set the vision for medical communications across major client accounts and drive organic growth while guiding a 3-4 person strategy team.

You’ll partner with Scientific/Medical, Account, Creative and Digital groups to align with brand and educational objectives. The role requires 12+ years in promotional medical communications, executive-level communication

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in promotional medical communications strategy within pharma/biotech, including leadership of key accounts.
• Ability to translate science, market insights and performance data into strategic recommendations.
• Proven track record of pursuing organic growth and high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for medical communications strategy across key client accounts with cross-functional partners.
• Lead strategic design and facilitation of HCP-focused peer-to-peer initiatives and advisory boards.
• Serve as senior advisor to client leadership and steward long-term relationships.
• Direct market research, competitive analysis and development of strategic frameworks.
• Develop plans to drive organic growth and expand into new brands and segments.
• Lead proposal development and support RFPs with Business Development & Growth.
• Monitor account performance, track KPIs, and implement improvement actions.
• Prepare regular strategic reports for senior management.
• Manage a 3-4 person strategy team including senior roles.

Skills

People leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Business growth

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

Job description

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SVP, Group Account Lead MedCom Strategy

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1087

Why Join the HWP Group?

Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP), is a medical and scientific communications agency that collaborates with life science industry stakeholders to develop award-winning solutions that advance patient care and transforms scientific content into compelling live and virtual user experiences through digital platforms, congress engagement, and more. We bring clients, providers, and patients outstanding educational programming paired with innovative digital and interactive dissemination vehicles.

We are committed to making a difference in health care and in the lives of our team members. We aim to provide every employee with a job they love in a culture focused on career growth, well-being, and community outreach. We have been recognized as both an MM+M Best Place to Work and an Inc. Best Workplace.

We’re looking to add a Senior Vice President, Group Account Lead, Medical Communications Strategy is a senior strategic leader with deep expertise in promotional medical education, peer-to-peer, engagement, and strategic account leadership. Operating with full independence and accountability across the largest and most complex client accounts, this role sets the vision for medical communications strategy, serves as a senior advisor to client leadership, and translates science, insights, and advice into strategic imperatives. The SVP also leads and develops strategy team members, drives organic growth, partners with commercial and account leadership to shape and secure new business opportunities, leads strategic pitch development and solution design, and elevates the rigor, consistency, and effectiveness of HWP medical communications strategy.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Vice President, Group Account Lead, Medical Communications Strategy is accountable to Executive Leadership and assigned client leadership. This role is responsible for setting and delivering medical communications strategy across a group of key accounts, serving as a senior strategic advisor, driving organic growth and financial performance, and strengthening strategy capabilities across the organization. In addition, this role will:

• Set the vision for and lead medical communications strategy across key client accounts, partnering with Scientific/Medical, Account, Creative, and Digital teams to ensure alignment with client business, brand, and educational objectives
• Lead the strategic design and facilitation of HCP-focused peer-to-peer initiatives, including advisory boards, speaker programs, workshops, strategic content, debriefs, engagement plans, and downstream tactics
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor and escalation point for client leadership, lead annual brand planning and regular strategy sessions, and steward long-term client relationships
• Direct market research and competitive analysis, develop therapeutic-area and service expertise, establish best practices, and drive internal frameworks and thought leadership that strengthen HWP’s strategic offering
• Develop strategic plans that drive organic growth across key accounts, including expansion into additional brands and customer segments, and apply the HWP Group sales playbook to strategic account management
• Lead proposal development for new projects and expansions and support RFP development in partnership with Business Development & Growth
• Monitor account financial performance with Account leadership, establish and track growth and financial KPIs, analyze results, and develop action plans to address issues or opportunities
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on strategic initiatives, account growth, and client financial performance
• Responsible for the management of a team of 3-4 direct report(s), which may include VP, AVP, Director, Senior Manager, and Manager-level strategy team members

What You’ll Have

• Twelve or more years of experience in promotional medical communications strategy within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, including significant experience leading strategy for key client accounts
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategy teams, drive complex strategic initiatives, and provide enterprise-level strategic leadership and direction across complex client accounts
• Deep understanding of client needs and the ability to translate scientific information, market insights, and performance data into actionable strategies and strategic recommendations
• Proven track record of identifying and pursuing business growth opportunities, with a focus on organic growth, strategic account leadership, and high-quality client service
• Proficiency in market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide strategic direction
• Advanced financial acumen, including analysis of account performance, KPI tracking, and development of action plans
• Excellent executive-level communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across functions
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and capability-building across multiple levels and cross-functional teams

What We Offer

• Immediate eligibility for all benefits, including medical, dental, vision, group term life, short-term and long-term disability
• Benefits 100% company paid
• 401k plan employer matching contributions
• Eligibility for company sponsored incentive plans
• Generous PTO, including a week off in December for the holidays
• On-site gym and other employee wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comp pay or comp time for onsite weekend work
• Availability of cell-phone stipends, based on business need
• Leadership development training program and other career development programs
• Remote and hybrid work schedule options
• Office locations in Upper Saddle River NJ (HQ), Red Bank NJ, and San Diego CA
• Salary range: $190,000 – $220,000 annually. Note: Actual salary will depend on background and experience.

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