Senior Vice President, Client Lead

Publicis Health is the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, the most-established communications holding company in the world. We are a growing network of 11 brands with 40 agencies worldwide and a population of 3,000 . At Publicis Health, we are uniquely positioned to make an impact through the work that we do in in healthcare marketing and communications, and health isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are.

We believe healthcare marketing is an essential part of healthcare. When you work with us, you join a tight-knit community of award-winning creative directors and clinical trial designers, accomplished data-scientists and media specialists, behavioral science innovators and analytics practitioners; all united around one purpose—to create a world where people are equipped and motivated to take control of their health and well-being.

We share a passion for the life-changing work healthcare industries create, and we believe that together we can move people toward the products and services that will change their lives for the better. Our beliefs and purpose inspire how we take care of our people—prioritizing your health and well-being across every stage of your personal and professional life.

The SVP, Client Lead is meant to lead client business engagement – inclusive of all senior client relationships, overall financial health of scoped engagements, have a growth-focused mindset and lead the DH team for overall success. They will also work collaboratively with the Operations, Delivery, and other capability leaders to ensure team culture and overall excellence in delivery. This role is a brand marketing experienced person but also has deep understanding in overall complex operational models (Agile a plus) and technology platforms utilized in modern marketing practices (Veeva, Adobe, etc). The SVP Director, Client Lead is the Account team’s lead, ultimately responsible for managing and overseeing all AM talent. There will be additional responsibilities focused on participating in the larger PH Platform and Technology Service Unit development and growth (supporting the Chief Digital Officer).

Knowledge

• Pharmaceutical brand marketing and/or consulting
• Experience in multiple categories and across various brand marketing challenges (ex: Launch, brand extensions, etc)
• Ability to translate brand marketing team needs in an environment of transformation operationally
• Purposefully represent the needs and perspective of brand marketers in enterprise-level transformation initiatives/projects (“be the bridge”)
• Technology Platforms
• Partners with Operational Lead to identify opportunities and efforts to optimize processes for resource, time, and cost efficiencies
• Understand effectively the impact of design systems, technical platforms, and processes on the speed/efficiency and optimization of marketing content ideation, development, and delivery
• Transformative program experiences
  • When necessary for business rationale for expansive programs to support tech/platform-based efforts of marketing transformation
  • Design systems, Agile practices, Content systems, and modular content processes, etc.

Client Relationship

• Client-facing lead on issues related to full scope management, growth opportunities, staffing, and overall project success KPIs
• Demonstrates passion for the brands and the overall enterprise/organization’s goals
• Owns vendor/partner relationships as appropriate
• Skilled communicator with solid written and presentation skills

Requirements/Criteria

• Overall a “t-shaped experienced person” - encompassing both marketing and operational experiences or mindset
• Ability to manage and lead in complexity and matrixed projects with multiple dependencies and stakeholders
• An open thinker and willing to take risks/think differently
• Be the builder of transparency and trust with both DH team and clients
• Provides long-term/big picture thinking for large, enterprise transformative projects
• Must hold a strong understanding of today’s digital technologies
• Must excel in collaboration and communication
• The role is intended/expected to be:
  • Supportive, as a consultative role
  • Controlling, by requiring compliance
  • Directive, by taking control and managing process where necessary

• • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Agency or digital project experience required
  • Agile/scrum experience a plus
  • Pharma marketing/Healthcare experience required
  • Exceptional planning, coordination, management, and communication skills are required
  • Experience with risk management, change management, communications management required

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $176,700 - $288,765 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/07/2025.

Salary : $176,700 - $288,765