Director, Digital Strategy

OverviewDirector, Digital Strategy – HCG Engagement GroupThe HCG Engagement Group is a global team of 130+ digital, creative, and innovation experts focused on engaging HCPs. We are cross-disciplinary thinkers and harness our combined strengths and experience to bring fresh thinking and world-class talent to scientific communications. Working in a close partnership across all HCG agencies, we are a specialty medical communications company within the Omnicom Group of Companies.The HCG Engagement Group currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Strategist with extensive knowledge of multi-channel strategies and implementation to help plan and execute for our clients. This is a role for a smart, results-oriented person looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative digital communications agency. This position provides a unique opportunity to create and implement cutting-edge digital customer engagement and digital scientific content strategies.This position has option to be onsite in our NY, CT, PA offices or fully remote. Must be able to accommodate Eastern Standard hours. The candidate must be able to work independently from their home, and maintain consistent contact with their manager, fellow EG members, and their account and scientific team using virtual communication platforms such as Zoom and Teams. May be required to attend select business meetings and events.The Director, Digital Strategy will be given ownership and responsibility for the following activities:Developing a digital customer engagement strategy blueprint, and helping implement the execution of the engagement modelSupporting assigned product teams in translating their brand strategy into a digital marketing plan and executionExperience with Social Media Data Analytics (eg, Insights 360, Brandwatch etc.)Providing digital research, analysis and insight generation for all business activitiesProposal planning and management of multichannel and digital media campaign engagement initiativesLeading and managing digital strategy projects from start to execution, providing iterative offering enhancementsDeveloping strategic and tactical offerings for digital strategy and planningDeveloping offerings for collecting insights from patients and treatment stakeholdersLeading and/or providing expertise on new business and sales activities related to digital strategyEstablishing a client-facing role to present on digital strategy and researchDeveloping services and sales packages related to digital strategy and analysisDigital landscape researchContent and data analysis and optimizationDigital focus groups with target audiences and digital stakeholdersMultichannel strategySEO strategy and optimizationSocial media monitoringInsight generation and mappingSupporting high level of internal knowledge and awareness of digital strategies through continuous training and innovation initiativesPreferred ExpertiseExperience with any of the Social Media Data Analytics (eg, Insights 360, Brandwatch)Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.Confidence rationalising your ideas and decisions – authoritatively communicating the benefits and trade-offs to product owners, designers, researchers and senior stakeholders. Ability to overcome challenging requirements and demonstrate creativity and innovation in finding ways to execute never-been-done-before ideas. Experience in working directly with digital partners to develop and execute initiatives (eg, Google, third-party media providers, social media community platforms)Motivated with a can-do attitude, flexible, open with excellent communications skillsAbility to overcome challenging requirements and demonstrate creativity and innovation in finding ways to execute never-been-done-before ideasDetail-oriented with systematic and structured logical thinkingAbility to think strategically and execute methodicallyMotivated with can-do attitude, flexible, open with excellent communications skills. Good blend of pragmatism and creativityRequirementsA strong strategic thinker. The role will be part of our client facing team, along-side a talented group of account and technology gurus. A well organized, possess a keen eye for detail and have a structured, logical approach to problem solving. Driven to always deliver exceptional work to clients.5+ years of multi-channel strategy and planning experienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) or equivalent in Economics, Information Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Psychology or Medical SciencesDemonstrated career progression from digital marketing through to multichannel planning roles.Experience of research and development of audience journeys leading to content development.Experienced in the development and moderation of client workshops and advisory groups.Prior pharma or health care environment experience requiredExperience in launching social media initiatives, having worked with leading social agencies and applications (eg, SERMO, Doximity, Twitter, Facebook, private communities)Expertise in all aspects of the role describedAble to demonstrate strong strategic thinking backed up by strong project management and production skills with experience in digital and content analysis projects. Great client-facing and communication skills, proven account management skills, and strong selling and marketing skills are also required.If you have a genuine interest in new approaches, fresh innovative ideas, and a strong belief in your ability to make ideas real, you will be a great fit for the existing team.The companies within the Healthcare Consultancy Group are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.Job SummaryJob IDCategoryCompany: 2022-35027Digital StrategyHealthcare Consultancy Group