VP, Account Director

About the Job

Transform client partnerships and drive business growth as a VP, Account Director! Leveraging exceptional leadership and communication skills, you'll guide internal teams and clients, fostering innovative solutions. Empowering direct and indirect reports through mentorship, you'll propel business development, tactical excellence, and brand vision.

A Day in the Life

• 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.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 8 years of industry experience (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.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Critical thinking approach and a big picture perspective.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative working style.

Our Global Benefits

• My Time Off (MTO) - our flexible approach to time off that allows you to take the time you need and enjoy it!
• Career Progression - we offer personalized development opportunities and clear career pathways.
• Health and wellbeing programs that provide you access to different services and offerings to prioritize your health.
• Company Savings Plans to help you plan for the future.
• Parental Leave benefits for all new parents.

Salary

$120,000 to $175,000 annually

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

About the Agency

https://www.area23hc.com/

Part of the IPG Health network, AREA 23 is a full-service agency focused on pushing creativity and invention in healthcare marketing to new heights. Its "What If" way of working provides a framework for breakthrough ideas that truly drive innovation and keep clients ahead of industry trends. AREA 23 has been consistently recognized with the highest industry awards and honors including three Grands Prix at Cannes Lions and "Healthcare Agency of the Year" at Cannes Lions in 2017, 2020/2021 and 2022, and "Global Health Agency of the Year" and "Global Pharma Agency of the Year" at the 2022 London International Awards. The agency was also recognized as the #1 most creative agency in the world on The Drum’s 2023 World Creative Rankings - the first time a healthcare agency has secured the top spot in the U.S. and global leaderboards.

For U.S. Job Seekers

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