VP, Strategy

We expect them to be a strong partner to account teams in defining and delivering against strategic priorities for client businesses.

They have a rich understanding of the fundamentals of brand strategy and the ability to drive strategy through to the creative process to deliver powerful and distinct brand ideas.

They should establish strong and collaborative partnerships with clients and agency partners.

They will take an active role in new business, helping shape compelling pitch strategies, stories, and breakthrough ideas.

They have a strong grasp of the agency's brand-building philosophies, methodologies, and frameworks to ensure consistent and quality pull-through across all the work they develop.

They have strong experience planning, developing, and facilitating workshops.

They can translate research discoveries and insights into compelling strategies and briefs.

They must be persuasive and articulate (both written and verbal).

They should raise the bar on creative ideas, committed to delivering work that resonates, changes opinions, motivates behavior, and pushes culture forward.

A desire to get to the heart of an idea, the crux of an insight, and the core of a problem

A desire to be “a catalyst”; not just a good team player, but able to ‘lead’ teams via collaboration, persuasion, facilitation, rather than command and control.

Possessed of ambition - for yourself, for the work, for your team

A chameleon who can create, edit, or collaborate

A great listener

A culture vulture

Confident (hungry) to take the reins on any project

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

9+ years’ experience working in advertising, brand strategy, brand consultancies, or similar fields.

Specific experience including brand building, brand and portfolio strategy, positioning, workshop development and facilitation, market and situational analysis, and brand identity development.

Healthcare experience preferred but not required; however, an interest in health, healthcare, and the science of medicine and innovation is essential.

Expertise across multiple types of market research, including primary/secondary, qualitative, and quantitative.

Strong presence and presentation skills.

NYC: $160,000 - $220,000

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