VP, Partner Direct & Growth Strategy

Publicis Health Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401K

Job summary

Publicis Health Media is seeking a Vice President, Partner Direct to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the PD marketplace. You will act as a conduit between PHM senior management, clients, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of media strategies and alignment with business objectives.

You will build organizational capabilities, optimize media partnerships, and drive growth while overseeing budgets and major negotiations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in media strategy, planning and partner relationships.
• 5+ years of management experience, including team leadership and development.
• 2+ years recent HCP/pharma experience.
• Expertise across all key media channels including digital, video, audio, print, OOH, HCP and payer/managed markets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strategic alignment of PD media recommendations and marketplace goals.
• Lead cross-team collaboration and manage relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for the PD marketplace.
• Lead major contract negotiations for high-value media investments and performance-based agreements.
• Provide thought leadership on the evolving media marketplace and partner landscape.

Skills

Media strategy

Leadership

Partnership management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Publicis Health Media is seeking a Vice President, Partner Direct to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the PD marketplace. You will act as a conduit between PHM senior management, clients, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of media strategies and alignment with business objectives.

You will build organizational capabilities, optimize media partnerships, and drive growth while overseeing budgets and major negotiations.