VP. Account Director

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It's that curiosity that's at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary people-first culture to the hundreds of Finger painters who define us, we've reimagined what it means to be a healthcare and wellness advertising agency. Here, creativity happens naturally—we attract top talent and give them a space to grow and collaborate.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented VP, Account Director to join our dynamic team. This role requires a strategic mind and strong leadership skills. This individual will be instrumental in providing leadership in account management for multiple accounts and strategic guidance to clients
. You will be responsible for building strong client relationships while ensuring fiscal account health, and serving as the diplomatic face of the brand both internally and externally. The VP, Account Director accepts the role of manager, liaison, thinker, and problem-solver.

Note:
Requires travel.

• Take ownership of the financial health of accounts.
• Deliver strategic client presentations, recommendations, and annual brand plans.
• Management and mentorship of junior team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring overall satisfaction with the team and agency.
• Support new business initiatives and pitches.
• Identify and cultivate client opportunities.
• Communicate strategy and tactical plans effectively across large multidisciplinary teams.
• Actively monitor the headlines for current brand and competitor news, trends, and white space opportunity.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience:
  • 9 to 13 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing agency.
  • Effective presentation, mentorship, and client-facing skills.

• Solid understanding of Veeva systems and client requirements.
• Master of industry trends and guidelines (eg, CAN-SPAM, privacy policy, etc).
• Fluent in market research methodology and approaches.
• Possess deep knowledge of category and competitive set, as well as client pipeline.
• Understand FDA rules/regulations and life cycle of a brand.
• Excellent understanding of the digital marketplace and ad formats.

• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and collaboratively.
• Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with multiple team members.

• Media, analytics, and measurement experience.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PharmD, PhD).

Fingerpaint Group provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.