VP, Associate Director Strategy

Our Purpose:

Science & Purpose is a full-service agency dedicated to bringing deeper meaning to science. We were launched from Patients & Purpose in 2021—built on a passion for patient health with a unified focus on both patient and HCP communications. We work to create a deeper understanding of science, deeper connections with brands, and ultimately, a deeper impact on health outcomes for all.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are building an inclusive culture of solution seekers, collaborators, and creators—all of whom possess an entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity. We are excited to shape the future of Science & Purpose with individuals who are energized by possibility and opportunity, and equally obsessed with having a core role in bringing the power of science to more patients and HCPs.

What You’ll Do

You will be leading multiple brands for a large portfolio of business and team across Patient and Healthcare provider work. You will be leading the day to day and for the future. Beautiful design and great concepts are a must with prior healthcare experience. This will be a strong hybrid opportunity amongst digital, video, VR, print and much more.

Title: VP, Associate Strategy Director 

Company/Location: Science & Purpose, New York

Department/Discipline: Strategy

If you are looking for a new challenge that will put you smack in the middle of one of the fastest growing agencies at OHG then look no further. S&P has an amazing opportunity for a VP, Associate Strategy Director to join our standout team. We were recognized as one of MMMs agencies on the Rise in 2023. We are on a new business winning streak with a success rate of 75% in 2023 and already have a win under our belts for 2024!

We believe we are better together so that means collaboration is at the center of everything we do. We are curious and discerning and would rather share our 3 best ideas than 5 that just hit the mark. We have a high-bar, and if things being off-center drives you crazy and people often say you have a lot of pet peeves then consider us your people.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to become the strategic brand steward across multiple clients/brands by leading clients to develop and deploy breakthrough brand strategies.

• Strong background partnering with medical to develop strategic recommendations for both internal and external audiences that provide actionable insights to move client brands forward.
• Experience performing landscape assessments and supporting the development of client brand plans and Enthusiastic about understanding new disease categories and treatments.

• Maintains a deep understanding of the market opportunity, competitive dynamics, clinical landscape, customer segments, customer motivators/barriers, and brand differentiators for assigned brands.
• Ability to develop case studies and industry analogs to help bolster recommendations and support client objectives.

• Solid presenter and communicator in both person and in the ability to develop presentations with strategic storytelling skills,

• Campaign development and assessment skills:
• Supports the Creative Team throughout the creative development process (provides research results and other stimulus materials)
• Perseveres in nurturing and championing the ‘bold creative idea’.
• Supports client market research needs, providing input to client’s research vendor on design and generating actionable insights from the research.

• Ability to facilitate workshops in collaboration with department leads and SVP of strategy that help build brand foundations (positioning, personality, briefs, scientific pillars)

Someone who can collaborate closely with different personalities and working style and help them work together harmoniously.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Rare diseases and/or oncology strategy strongly preferred; knowledge of companion diagnostics appreciated.
• 8+ years in healthcare communications
• Management of launch and mature brand strategies
• Clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Skilled in developing new business decks (written submissions, presentations, pre-reads, and ideate research)
• Must be able to be in the office in NYC 3 days week, travel to clients, and as needed to US congresses.

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

• $142,500- $175,000

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.