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EVERSANA INTOUCH · 1 week ago

Group Director, Strategic Planning (Pharma Agency Experience Required)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$139K/yr - $206K/yr

10+ years exp

EVERSANA INTOUCH is a global marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, focusing on improving patient lives through innovative marketing solutions. The Group Director, Strategic Planning will lead the development of data-driven strategies, foster client partnerships, and mentor team members to achieve impactful marketing outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of data- and insight-driven strategies that align with client business objectives, inspiring both internal and client teams toward innovative marketing solutions

Serve as the primary strategic voice in client meetings, delivering impactful insights, recommendations, and strategic frameworks that drive brand success

Foster a collaborative environment by building trust across internal teams, clients, and agency partners, acting as a role model and mentor

Translate complex research, data analytics, and patient journey insights into clear, actionable strategies that connect traditional planning with digital trends

Identify and implement cutting-edge approaches to address challenges, while publishing POVs to showcase innovative solutions and industry advancements

Coach and mentor Planning team members, resolving conflicts, guiding career development, and ensuring alignment on strategic goals

Ensure the quality and consistency of all client-facing deliverables, setting and maintaining high standards of excellence for the team

Stay at the forefront of pharmaceutical, healthcare, digital, and media trends to anticipate client needs and deliver impactful, forward-thinking strategies

Apply advanced analytical skills to synthesize data, prioritize key insights, and craft compelling narratives for decision-making and presentations

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Responsible for and oversee their respective department

Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures

Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions

Qualification

Account PlanningPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceDigital Marketing ExpertiseData AnalyticsClient Relationship ManagementStrategic LeadershipAnalytical Problem SolvingTeam DevelopmentThought LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

10+ years of Account Planning experience

Extensive experience within the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry required

Subject matter expert for digital, media and technology marketing and advertising

Motivated leader who takes ownership of multiple accounts, including each account's strategic goals and marketing landscape

As the main client-facing Planner and strategic voice in client meetings, evaluates the quality of client-facing deliverables produced by his/her Planning team

Is certain of his/her ability to get any job done and done right and remains unsatisfied until a topic is totally mastered

Sets the standard for work and leads the team to brilliant data and insight driven strategies

Provides innovative thought leadership and shapes the knowledge and expertise base within the Planning team

Beyond screening our industry for new approaches and latest trends, creatively uses state-of-the-art strategic approaches to help in the problem-solving process

Comes up with new strategic approaches when his/her team members are stuck and encourages them to think outside the box

Writes and publishes POVs on new solutions and/or advances relative to existing solutions and platforms

Applies powerful analytical skills to every stage of the problem-solving process

Senses when others are on data overload and when they need more information (and knows where to find this info)

Is totally comfortable in front of a group, plus has clear, direct and concise communication skills

Champions and nurtures individual Planning team members and guides through conflict while fostering strong relationships within Intouch leadership and client and other agency leads

Serves as both a manager/mentor, but also accountable for producing deliverables