VP, Account Director

Interpublic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Health Medical Communications seeks a VP, Account Director to drive client partnerships and business growth in a hybrid New York setting. This role guides cross-functional teams, mentors staff, and shapes brand strategy to deliver innovative, measurable results for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

You will lead strategic thinking, manage P&L aspects, and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining exceptional communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing experience.
• Proven leadership managing multiple direct reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and growth initiatives.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Lead team development through mentorship and growth planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Digital expertise

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## VP, Account DirectorApply: Hybrid: New York, New York, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R13670**Agency:**Omnicom Health Medical Communications **Job Function:**Account Management and Growth **Job Subfunction:**Account Management**Job Description:**At Omnicom Health Medical Communications, we give science a story to tell. As a global leader in publications, medical affairs, regulatory consultation, and AOR medical communications, we boldly define the journey from molecule to market for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is powered by the convergence of highly skilled people, a higher purpose, and the nexus of science and technology innovation. VP, Account Director - OHMC Transform client partnerships and drive business growth as a VP, Account Director! Leveraging exceptional leadership and communication skills, you'll guide internal teams and clients, fostering innovative solutions. Empowering direct and indirect reports through mentorship, you'll propel business development, tactical excellence, and brand vision. Day in the life:- Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth initiatives. - Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives. - Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical). - Manage conflicts, escalate when necessary, and ensure seamless execution. - Lead team development through mentorship, performance goal-setting, and growth planning. - Drive strategic thinking in creative development, engagement planning, and brand evolution. - Identify business development opportunities and spearhead next steps. - Participate in new business pitches, scoping, staffing discussions, and P&L responsibility. Requirements - Bachelor's degree (preferred). - 8+ years of industry experience (healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred). - Proven leadership skills managing multiple direct reports. - Exceptional verbal and written communication plus presentation skills. - Digital expertise: media, social, analytics. - Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. - Critical thinking approach and a big picture perspective. - Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style #LI-DK1$130,000 - $180,000*To the extent permissible by local law, 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.* 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. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice **For US Job Seekers:** *It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.*