Director, Strategy

Director, Strategy

PHM is the leading health media agency in the US, built for the modern healthcare experience. Here, industry depth meets media scale, where data becomes direction, where creativity and storytelling bring truth to life, and where orchestration replaces fragmentation. Dedicated to making brands discovered, PHM redefines what media can do through data, content, and creativity. Because in modern healthcare, the brands that are found are the ones that lead.

And when brands lead, advantage follows.

The Director, Strategy is responsible for leading the development and execution of integrated media strategies across pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. This role provides strategic leadership to account teams, oversees cross-channel media planning, and serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy, the Director plays a key role in driving business results, developing talent, and advancing strategic thinking across brands and accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Media Planning
• Client Leadership
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Industry & Technical Expertise

Requirements:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success building relationships with clients, internal partners, and senior stakeholders
• Strong presentation, communication, and storytelling skills
• Ability to influence decision-making through data, insights, and strategic recommendations
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to coaching and team development
• Embodies agency values of Accountability, Collaboration, Empathy, Equanimity, Integrity, and Respect

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of media strategy, planning, or integrated marketing experience
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences marketing experience required
• Experience developing omnichannel media strategies across HCP and DTC audiences
• Strong understanding of media research, planning, and measurement tools
• Experience managing multiple brands, clients, and cross-functional teams

Additional information:

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent.

Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. Compensation Range: USD $ - USD $/Annually.