Heartbeat · 22 hours ago
Director, Strategy
Heartbeat is a full-service agency for healthcare Challenger Brands, focused on delivering distinctive strategies and integrated campaigns. The Director of Strategy will lead the strategic direction for clients, develop strong relationships, and guide teams in brand development and marketing approaches.
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Responsibilities
Facilitating internal brainstorms and client workshops
Identifying and pursuing organic growth opportunities within existing clients
Partnering with clients on market research activities
Overseeing development of measurement plans and developing meaningful or noteworthy insights based on both qualitative and quantitative analysis
Contributing to the development of junior team members
Managing complex projects independently and successfully
Seamlessly collaborating with other departments, identifying opportunities for efficiencies in working relationships and cross-departmental processes and hand-offs (e.g. Creative, Client Services, Media, Production, and Technology)
Developing strong client relationships as a key strategic and business partner
Guiding the strategic direction with internal and external teams in relation to our clients’ brand development and marketing approach
Gain a deep, holistic and evolving understanding of our client’s business objectives, challenges, threats and opportunities - including forward looking awareness of emerging competitive threats
Developing a nuanced understanding of our clients’ customers’ wants, needs, and behaviors across the full customer journey
Understanding and advocating for Heartbeat’s full suite of strategic offerings
Formulating strategic recommendations ranging from brand positioning, marketing strategy and digital engagement strategy, and being able to communicate them clearly and effectively
Developing POVs for our colleagues and clients around business-critical issues and trends
Developing inspiring creative and execution briefs
Qualification
Required
Experience in strategy at a creative agency and/or consulting
Experience in healthcare marketing, including both HCP and consumer
Superb and persuasive communications skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical/logical thinking
Able to simplify and clarify complex concepts
Structured problem solving approach to address complex strategic/management issues
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to become deeply immersed in our clients' business on both a commercial and clinical/scientific level
Ability to develop strong client relationships and trust based on deep immersion in their business
Familiarity with relevant digital channels (e.g., web, mobile, CRM, social media, search)
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Heartbeat
Heartbeat is a full-service marketing agency for healthcare Challenger Brands.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-07-31
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