VP, Account Director — Health Communications Growth Leader

Omnicom Health Medical Communications; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Health Medical Communications seeks a VP, Account Director to lead client partnerships and drive business growth in a strategic, collaborative environment. You will guide internal teams and clients, mentoring direct and indirect reports to deliver innovative solutions and brand vision.

Leverage leadership and communication strengths to foster growth, oversee multichannel programs, and participate in new business pitches, staffing discussions, and P&L ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; healthcare/ pharma advertising experience valued.
• 8+ years of industry experience in 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.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Critical thinking and big-picture perspective.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Digital analytics

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Curiosity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Omnicom Health Medical Communications seeks a VP, Account Director to lead client partnerships and drive business growth in a strategic, collaborative environment. You will guide internal teams and clients, mentoring direct and indirect reports to deliver innovative solutions and brand vision.

Leverage leadership and communication strengths to foster growth, oversee multichannel programs, and participate in new business pitches, staffing discussions, and P&L ownership.