SVP, Health Digital

Edelman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Senior Vice President of Health Digital to lead digital work for major pharmaceutical clients, with a focus on sophisticated, compliant branded and unbranded digital marketing. Health Digital sits at the intersection of Edelman Health and Edelman Digital, using cutting-edge digital and social approaches to solve health clients’ business challenges.

This role serves as the digital lead on assigned accounts, coordinating subject matter experts to deliver integrated programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of health digital experience in an agency setting.
• Deep pharma marketing experience across HCP, patient and caregiver audiences.
• Proven ability to lead digital strategy for large, matrixed healthcare accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy across branded and unbranded pharma marketing, from .com to paid media and social.
• Translate business challenges into digital-first solutions grounded in compliance and measurement.
• Partner with cross-functional SMEs to ensure seamless execution and integration.
• Navigate MLR, ISI and fair balance to design compliant experiences.
• Guide clients through omnichannel strategy and customer journey design.
• Operate as a trusted advisor, linking digital efforts to business outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire diverse teams to elevate performance.

Skills

Digital strategy

Pharma marketing

Omnichannel campaigns

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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SVP, Digital Advisory, Health Sector

Edelman is seeking a Senior Vice President of Health Digital to lead digital work for major pharmaceutical clients, with a focus on sophisticated, compliant branded and unbranded digital marketing. Health Digital sits at the intersection of Edelman Health and Edelman Digital, using cutting-edge digital and social approaches to solve health clients’ business challenges. The ideal candidate brings deep pharma experience across HCP, patient and caregiver audiences, including omnichannel campaigns, indication-specific content, ISI and fair balance, and MLR processes for digital.

This role serves as the digital lead on assigned accounts, acting as the primary digital point of contact and strategist while coordinating subject matter experts from across the digital team to deliver fully integrated programs. The SVP sets the vision, pulls in the right capabilities at the right time and ensures the work comes together as a cohesive, high-performing digital ecosystem. Depending on the assignment, this role may serve as the digital lead or as overall account lead. Success will be measured by organic and digital growth, new business wins, and the ability to design and orchestrate integrated digital ecosystems across .com and condition sites, CRM, paid media, SEO, GEO, and social that advance client objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead digital strategy across branded and unbranded pharma marketing, from .com and CRM to paid media, SEO, and social.
• Translate business challenges into digital-first solutions—grounded in compliance, creative storytelling, and measurement.
• Partner with cross-functional SMEs (e.g., UX, analytics, media, CRM, content) to ensure seamless execution and integration.
• Navigate pharma regulations (e.g., MLR, ISI, fair balance) to design experiences that are compliant, engaging, and effective.
• Guide clients through omnichannel strategy and experience design—across touchpoints and customer journeys.
• Operate as a trusted advisor, simplifying complexity and connecting digital efforts to business outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire diverse teams to grow talent and elevate performance across digital and integrated disciplines.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep pharmaceutical marketing expertise (HCP, patient, caregiver)—with experience in omnichannel campaigns and regulatory environments.
• A proven track record of leading digital marketing strategy across large, matrixed accounts in healthcare or pharma.
• Expertise in orchestrating integrated digital ecosystems—from web and CRM to paid, earned, and owned media.
• Fluency in MLR processes and comfort working within highly regulated spaces.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams with clarity, empathy, and impact.
• Strong executive presence with consultative skills and client-facing experience at the senior-most levels.
• A growth mindset—with an eye for organic growth, team development, and business transformation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of health digital experience in an agency setting

$150,000 - $215,000 annually

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.