SVP Strategy

I'm partnering with a leading healthcare advertising agency to identify a Senior Vice President of Strategy to lead strategy on a flagship pharmaceutical launch. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, launch environments and enjoys shaping brands from strategy through execution.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who can inspire creative thinking, build trusted client relationships, and develop high-performing teams.

• Lead strategic planning for a major pharmaceutical brand launch with a long‑term growth trajectory
• Serve as the senior strategic partner to clients, building trust and confidence through thoughtful counsel and strong executive presence
• Guide integrated brand strategy across both healthcare professional and consumer audiences
• Develop compelling strategic platforms, insights, positioning, and creative briefs that inspire breakthrough work
• Partner closely with creative, account, and medical teams to bring strategy to life
• Lead, mentor, and develop an established strategy team while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture
• Support business development and contribute to agency growth through strategic leadership and client engagement

• 12+ years of strategic planning experience
  , with significant experience in healthcare advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, or a closely related agency environment
• Senior strategy experience within a healthcare advertising, pharmaceutical, or closely related agency environment
• Experience leading brand launches or building brands in highly competitive markets
• Strong background developing both HCP and consumer strategy
• Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and client relationship skills
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and inspire confidence
• Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and developing strategy teams
• Curious, innovative thinker who pushes work beyond the expected and champions strong creative partnerships
• Experience outside of healthcare advertising is a plus, provided you have relevant pharmaceutical brand experience

• Lead strategy on one of the agency's highest‑profile launch brands
• Significant visibility with executive leadership and key clients
• Opportunity to shape a long‑term franchise rather than a short‑term campaign
• Well‑established cross‑functional team already in place with strong momentum
• Highly collaborative culture that values strategic thinking, creativity, and innovation
• Excellent opportunity for long‑term career growth within a premier healthcare agency

Preference for candidates based in New York City
, though Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago will also be considered.

Travel is minimal, offering a strong balance between client engagement and personal flexibility.

If you're an experienced healthcare strategist looking to lead meaningful launch work while mentoring a talented team, I'd love to connect and share more about this confidential opportunity.