VP, Strategy: Health Media Growth Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental benefits

Job summary

Publicis Health Media in Chicago seeks a Vice President, Strategy to lead a Strategy team across a large client portfolio, delivering data-driven media solutions and integrated plans. You will translate business objectives into strategic recommendations, supervise planning processes, and foster client partnerships.

You will be a trusted advisor, guiding cross-functional teams and driving growth, with 10+ years in media planning/strategy and a track record of leadership and client success,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive strong business results.
• Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and influencing senior partners.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and fields.
• Strong innovation, creativity, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall media strategy, planning approach, and strategic direction across assigned accounts.
• Lead development of integrated media strategies rooted in audience insights, market dynamics, business objectives, and performance data.
• Guide strategic decision-making across channels, investment allocation, and media planning recommendations.
• Drive the annual planning process and oversee development of strategic deliverables.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for strategic questions, recommendations, and challenges related to client media investments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to ensure strategic alignment across all client deliverables.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in planning approaches, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute thought leadership through POVs, strategic frameworks, and industry perspectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

10+ years media planning/strategy

Leadership/people management

Tools

Clear Decisions

Media analytics tools

Job description

Publicis Health Media in Chicago seeks a Vice President, Strategy to lead a Strategy team across a large client portfolio, delivering data-driven media solutions and integrated plans. You will translate business objectives into strategic recommendations, supervise planning processes, and foster client partnerships.

You will be a trusted advisor, guiding cross-functional teams and driving growth, with 10+ years in media planning/strategy and a track record of leadership and client success,