Associate Director Engagement Strategy (Health)

VML · Chicago, Illinois, United States; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; New York, New York, United States · $75k–$180k

The role

This role leads engagement and omnichannel strategy for healthcare clients, translating insights into actionable plans. It involves managing client relationships, mentoring junior strategists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires deep healthcare industry knowledge and experience in market research and strategic planning.

Pay
$75k–$180k
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; New York, New York, United States
Work mode
Hybrid
Employment
Full time
Level
Mid
Experience
3+ yrs

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About VML

VML is a global creative company combining brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands. It is part of WPP and operates in over 55 markets.

What you would do

  • Understand client customers' needs and behaviors across the journey
  • Lead engagement and omnichannel strategy development and orchestration
  • Translate insights into actionable strategies and tactics
  • Collaborate with strategists, Client Engagement, Medical, and Creative teams
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a strategic partner
  • Manage smaller client engagements and support senior team on larger ones

Must have

  • 3-7 years market research and strategic planning experience
  • Demonstrated focus on healthcare industry
  • Proven experience developing successful engagement and omnichannel strategies
  • Strong analytical skills to translate data into recommendations
  • Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for complex ideas
  • Deep understanding of healthcare HCP and DTC marketing
  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach with cross-functional teams
  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset for client success

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • 401k match up to 5% of salary
  • Various paid time off offerings
  • Training opportunities through VML and WPP

Experience and education

  • 3+ years of relevant experience

Key skills

  • market research
  • strategic planning
  • omnichannel strategy
  • engagement strategy
  • data analysis
  • healthcare
  • hcp marketing
  • dtc marketing
  • client relationship management
  • mentoring
  • communication
  • presentation
  • collaboration
  • cx planning
  • measurement strategy
  • analytics
  • workshop planning
  • proposals
  • new business pitches

Who We Are VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative c…

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