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R/GA · 3 hours ago

Associate Director, Business Leadership

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

R/GA is a transformative agency with a rich history in design and technology, seeking an Associate Director, Business Leadership to lead integrated projects for a pharmaceutical client. This role involves guiding teams through complex regulatory environments, ensuring compliance while delivering innovative marketing solutions, and managing client relationships effectively.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for Director-level pharma clients—translating brand, legal, regulatory, and medical requirements into clear guidance for internal teams

Lead projects through the full lifecycle—from strategic planning and creative development through MLR submissions, Veeva routing, and final delivery

Manage pharma-specific workflows, anticipating regulatory hurdles and shaping recommendations that balance creativity, compliance, and speed

Provide clear and constructive feedback on strategic and creative work, grounded in patient, or caregiver insights and pharmaceutical category norms

Predict client feedback and proactively present multiple pathways through complex regulatory constraints

Create nuanced timelines that reflect cross-functional interdependencies, MLR cycles, partner agency inputs, and brand team needs

Advise clients on shifts in workstreams, timelines, or regulatory implications—making recommendations independently where appropriate

Mentor and coach junior Business Leadership team members, including training on pharma compliance fundamentals

Lead internal team direction to create a collaborative, informed, and regulation-aware working environment

Identify organic growth opportunities within the pharma business—leading proposals, staffing models, and scoping approaches

Partner with Program Management to manage scope and resources, flagging issues early and offering solutions

Drive profitability across your projects and understand how decisions influence broader organizational financial health

Support the creation of Quarterly Business Reviews, financial analyses, and recurring client communications

Confidently lead conversations around incremental fees, expanded scope, and evolving client needs

Participate in thought leadership and industry engagement related to healthcare marketing, digital innovation, and emerging technologies

Qualification

Pharmaceutical marketingMLR/PRC processesVeeva Vault PromoMatsClient engagementProject managementOperational excellenceDigital innovationFinancial analysisCommunicationTeam mentoring

Required

5-9 years client engagement experience in an integrated or digital agency environment, with direct experience in pharmaceutical marketing supporting HCP or DTC audiences

Proven track record managing end-to-end pharma campaigns across omnichannel ecosystems (web, mobile, social-first content, experiential, influencer, etc.)

Hands-on experience with MLR/PRC review processes and Veeva Vault PromoMats or equivalent

Familiarity with IAT (Integrated Agency Team) collaboration models common in pharma

Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and a portfolio valued at $2M–$3M

Fluency in integrated and tech-enabled campaigns, including AI-powered solutions, talent/influencer partnerships, and co-created platform work—adapted for regulated contexts

Experience managing and mentoring junior team members

Ability to identify and lead organic growth opportunities within your business

Proficiency in MS Office, Google Drive, Teams, Sharepoint and Slack

Quick actions and operational excellence in project management and delivery

Strong internal and client communications, across all levels and disciplines

Recent pharmaceutical marketing experience, with a strong understanding of legal, medical, and regulatory (MLR/PRC) processes

Company

R/GA

Glassdoor3.7

R/GA offers advertising and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.

Founded in 1977

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://rga.com

H1B Sponsorship

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