VP, Account Director

Summary

Join Avalere Health as a VP, Account Director to lead key client accounts in the global pharma agency. You will establish and maintain strong senior-level client relationships, ensuring client success and satisfaction. Responsibilities include brand planning, strategic and tactical deliverables, and profitability of assigned brands. You will also contribute significantly to new business activities. This role requires deep understanding of the pharma/healthcare advertising industry and proven success in managing multiple clients and account teams. Avalere offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Must possess a deep and thorough understanding of the pharma/healthcare advertising industry
• Digital marketing acumen and demonstrated experience in leading an integrated agency team in brand planning, budget development, execution, and measurement
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing multiple clients and account teams
• Demonstrated success at developing valued relationships with senior-level client management
• Demonstrated success as strategic partner to clients
• Digital and multi-channel experience
• Must have participated actively in new business initiatives including planning and pitch presentations
• Must have proven success at identifying opportunities and securing organic client growth
• Superior presentation skills
• 12+ years of Brand AOR account experience, 5+ years of pharmaceutical advertising agency experience preferably in unbranded, disease awareness, patient marketing and education
• 5+ years of leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience developing, producing, and leading multi-channel marketing plans and initiatives required
• Candidates must demonstrate hands-on proficiency in developing and delivering presentations in PowerPoint
• Must be able to travel based on client business needs (client meetings, market research, etc.)
• BA/BS degree required
• $150,000 - $180,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the client’s business within the agency
• Lead the agency team with a thorough knowledge of marketing strategy, competitive landscape, challenges and opportunities that will influence the brand, market research techniques, brand planning, promotional venues, scientific background, and medical/legal requirements
• Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships, providing value as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and team leader
• Lead agency teams in annual brand planning
• Build and support a strong and strategically focused client/agency team
• Direct and motivate Account Supervisors and Senior Account Executives to effectively deliver value to our clients
• Guide team members’ career paths and skills development; conduct and coach direct reports and team members through regular feedback sessions
• Manage and monitor account financial performance, including group productivity and profitability
• Collaborate with creative team to initiate, develop, and produce the best possible creative product
• Ensure proper management of issues regarding timelines and cost efficiencies
• Propose and supervise client relationship-building activities
• Develop, monitor and/or advance internal operating procedures with Project Management Department to ensure efficiencies
• Identify and participate in the development of new business opportunities with existing or prospective clients

Benefits

• You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
• We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
• Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support
• Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey
• You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business