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VP, Account Director (Pharma Agency, Digital) in United States at Jobgether

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VP, Account Director (Pharma Agency, Digital)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP, Account Director (Pharma Agency, Digital) in United States.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a client-focused professional with deep expertise in pharmaceutical marketing and digital strategy. The role is responsible for leading major client relationships, driving business growth, and ensuring exceptional delivery across integrated marketing programs. You will guide cross-functional agency teams, shape annual brand strategies, and oversee financial performance for key accounts. Success in this position requires strong executive presence, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare environments. You will play a visible role in new business development while mentoring future leaders across the organization. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven agency setting.

Accountabilities:
  • Lead and own strategic client relationships, serving as the senior advisor and primary point of contact for assigned pharmaceutical accounts.
  • Direct integrated agency teams across digital, creative, strategy, and project management functions to deliver high-quality campaigns and programs.
  • Oversee annual brand planning, ensuring alignment with market dynamics, commercial goals, and evolving customer needs.
  • Manage account profitability, budgeting, resource allocation, and operational efficiency across multiple client portfolios.
  • Mentor and develop account leadership teams through coaching, performance feedback, and career growth support.
  • Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to develop compelling, compliant, and effective multi-channel solutions.
  • Identify organic growth opportunities and contribute to new business pitches, proposals, and client expansion initiatives.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with healthcare industry standards.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, life sciences, or a related field required.
  • 12+ years of brand AOR account management experience, including 5+ years in pharmaceutical advertising or healthcare agency environments.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and driving performance.
  • Strong understanding of pharma/healthcare advertising, regulatory considerations, and medical/legal review processes.
  • Proven success managing senior-level client relationships and acting as a trusted strategic partner.
  • Demonstrated expertise in digital marketing, multi-channel campaign execution, measurement, and optimization.
  • Experience leading new business initiatives, pitch presentations, and securing account growth opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with advanced PowerPoint proficiency.
  • Ability to travel based on business needs, including client meetings and strategic workshops.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package benchmarked to industry standards.
  • Generous retirement or pension savings plan.
  • Private medical insurance and comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Flexible working model with access to collaboration hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Strong learning and development programs with personalized career growth support.
  • Inclusive, people-centered culture focused on diversity, belonging, and collaboration.
  • Wellness initiatives and employee wellbeing resources.
  • Generous paid time off and leave policies.
  • Opportunities to participate in community engagement and global impact programs.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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United States, United States

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