SVP Brand Strategy - Pharma Advertising

Helping Health/Pharma Agencies Build High-Performing Client Services Teams Across Temp & Perm

• Lead and own the brand strategy function across key client accounts, including insight generation, positioning, messaging, and execution planning.
• Translate qualitative and quantitative research into compelling strategic frameworks that inform creative and tactical solutions.
• Develop and articulate clear brand strategies that connect business goals with audience needs and cultural dynamics.
• Ensure strategic thinking drives creative briefs, campaigns, and integrated communication plans.
• Act as a primary strategic partner to senior clients, building trust and delivering forward‑looking counsel.
• Lead client workshops, strategic presentations, and executive‑level discussions.
• Mentor and develop strategy teams, setting best practices and elevating strategic capability.

• Partner closely with creative, account, medical, media, and planning teams to ensure integration of strategy across all deliverables.
• Work with leadership on new business opportunities
  , helping shape pitches, strategic narratives, and growth plans.

• Maintain deep market, competitive, and cultural knowledge to proactively advise clients and internal teams on emerging trends.
• Represent the strategic voice of the agency in industry forums, pitches, and client engagements.

• Extensive experience (8-10+ years) in brand strategy, planning, or strategic consulting
  , with background in advertising, healthcare communications, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire strategic thinking across teams and accounts.
• Strong client presence with experience engaging senior‑level executives and stakeholders.
• Skilled in research synthesis, insight development, and narrative construction
  .
• Experience guiding strategy through to creative, digital, HCP/patient engagement, or market access work
• Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasive writing skills.

Executive

Full-time

Advertising

Advertising Services

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

New York, United States – Salary range: $–$