VP, Strategy — Healthcare Media & Growth Leader

Publicis Health Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Publicis Health Media is seeking a Vice President of Strategy to lead a Strategy team for a large Pharmaceutical DTC account. You will drive integrated media strategy, developer planning approaches, and foster strong client partnerships.

This role demands data-driven decision making, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership across agency teams. You will guide investment strategies, oversee annual planning, and ensure strategic alignment with business goals while advancing

Qualifications

• Led teams and developed talent with measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to shape and communicate strategic media plans.
• Excellent client management and executive communication skills.
• Storytelling and presenting complex ideas to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across Activation, Analytics, Investment, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall media strategy, planning approach, and strategic direction across assigned accounts.
• Lead development of integrated media strategies rooted in audience insights and performance data.
• Guide decisions on channels, investments, and planning recommendations.
• Oversee annual planning processes and strategic deliverables.
• Serve as senior advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on media investments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align deliverables and expectations.
• Champion innovation in planning approaches, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute thought leadership through frameworks and industry perspectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovation

Client relations

Tools

Clear Decisions

Job description

Publicis Health Media is seeking a Vice President of Strategy to lead a Strategy team for a large Pharmaceutical DTC account. You will drive integrated media strategy, developer planning approaches, and foster strong client partnerships.

This role demands data-driven decision making, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership across agency teams. You will guide investment strategies, oversee annual planning, and ensure strategic alignment with business goals while advancing