VP, Account Director - Growth & Brand Strategy

AREA 23; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AREA 23 in New York seeks a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive business growth. You will guide internal teams and clients with exceptional leadership, mentorship, and a clear strategic vision.

The role requires 8+ years in healthcare/pharma advertising, proven leadership managing multiple direct reports, strong verbal/written communication, and expertise in digital media, analytics, and brand strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years in healthcare/pharma advertising/marketing preferred.
• Proven leadership managing multiple direct reports.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Digital expertise: media, social, analytics.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong client relationships through proactive brand strategy and organic growth.
• Oversee multichannel production, project plans, and complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, project management, creative, strategy, medical).
• Manage conflicts, elevate 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.

Skills

Leadership

Account management

Communication

Digital marketing

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

AREA 23 in New York seeks a VP, Account Director to transform client partnerships and drive business growth. You will guide internal teams and clients with exceptional leadership, mentorship, and a clear strategic vision.

The role requires 8+ years in healthcare/pharma advertising, proven leadership managing multiple direct reports, strong verbal/written communication, and expertise in digital media, analytics, and brand strategy.