Temporary Senior Director, Marketing & Account Strategy

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Help shape the future of pharmaceutical marketing through innovative, insight-driven partnerships that connect trusted brands with the audiences who matter most. As a Temporary Senior Director, Marketing & Account Strategy, you'll play a pivotal role in developing integrated marketing solutions that drive meaningful business results for clients while fueling growth for Hearst Magazines.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is home to 30 iconic brands that inspire, inform, and entertain millions of readers across print, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms. Our portfolio reaches passionate audiences through trusted storytelling and innovative marketing solutions, creating meaningful connections for consumers and advertisers alike.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Develop strategic, partner-specific integrated marketing programs for pharmaceutical clients across digital, print, social, custom content, native advertising, experiential, and data-driven marketing channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, campaign strategy, content studio, and editorial partners to create compelling client solutions that drive revenue growth and deliver measurable results.
• Write persuasive proposals, presentations, and sales materials that clearly communicate innovative marketing concepts and partnership opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive handoff materials for post-sale teams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional client experiences.
• Analyze client, category, and industry research, insights, and marketplace trends to inform strategic recommendations and identify new business opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders across Hearst to lead client-facing marketing initiatives that strengthen relationships with advertisers, prospects, and internal teams.
• Ensure all marketing programs maintain the highest standards of brand integrity, creative excellence, and executional quality.
• Serve as a strategic leader by proactively identifying opportunities, competitive insights, and innovative ideas that position Hearst ahead of the marketplace and help preempt the RFP process.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Minimum 10 years of experience developing integrated marketing programs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven success leading both the strategic development and execution of pharmaceutical marketing and communications initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare marketplace, including Rx direct-to-consumer advertising.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding copywriting, presentation, and storytelling abilities with experience developing persuasive client proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and present to senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Positive, proactive mindset with strong passion, accountability, and drive for results.
• Familiarity with Hearst editorial brands and how they create value for pharmaceutical marketers is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Keynote.
• This is a fully remote position.

The compensation for this temporary role is $100.00 per hour ($700.00 per day) . This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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