VP, Group Account Director (DTC)

Job Description

VP, Group Account Director (DTC) | Healthcare Advertising

New York, NY

I'm partnering with an exciting healthcare advertising agency to identify a VP, Group Account Director to lead key direct-to-consumer (DTC) business and drive strategic brand growth across a portfolio of pharmaceutical clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded client services leader who understands how to build strong client partnerships, lead integrated DTC campaigns, and deliver impactful healthcare advertising that connects with patients and consumers.

The Opportunity

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• Lead senior-level client relationships across a portfolio of pharmaceutical DTC brands, acting as a trusted strategic partner to key stakeholders.
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• Oversee the development and execution of integrated DTC campaigns spanning digital, social, broadcast, print, and other consumer-facing channels.
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• Translate brand strategy and commercial objectives into innovative, insight-driven marketing campaigns that engage patients and drive brand performance.
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• Provide strategic leadership across account planning, campaign development, resource management, and delivery, ensuring work meets client expectations and agency standards.
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• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing account management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
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• Drive organic account growth, identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships, and contribute to new business pitches.
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• Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, medical, media, and production teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work.
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• Oversee account financials, budgets, forecasting, and profitability while balancing client satisfaction with agency growth.
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What We're Looking For

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• Significant experience in healthcare advertising, with a strong background in pharmaceutical DTC marketing.
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• Proven success leading large, complex client accounts and managing senior client relationships.
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• Experience overseeing integrated consumer campaigns across multiple channels.
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• A track record of developing talent, leading account teams, and driving business growth.
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• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, resource planning, and account profitability.
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• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
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• A proactive, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment.
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