VP, Strategy Director, PRI

VP, Strategy Director, PRI

PRI is looking for a talented VP, Strategy Director to join our growing team. We have offices based in NYC and Paramus, NJ and offer flexible work from home options.

Job Overview

The VP, Strategy Director is responsible for defining medical communications strategy on behalf of our clients with a deep understanding of the market, customer, competition, and brand. Additionally, the VP should efficiently identify and persuasively present actionable implications and recommendations to clients. They are expected to have deep experience with uncovering novel insights and developing innovative strategic recommendations.

This is a client-facing position and being seen as a valued client partner is critical to this role. This position reports to the SVP, Strategic & Scientific Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic deliverables that include but are not limited to: competitive analysis; brand positioning; creative core idea; market research synthesis, creative brief, workshops (activities and output reports), and brand plans

• Support strategic thinking and analytical skills beyond the department

• Understand and access available tools and data resources; recommend tools that would expand agency capabilities

• Understand beliefs (rational and emotional) of the target audiences (HCPs and patients) as well as drivers and barriers of behavior, and identify leverage points for change

• Build strong relationships with client teams

• Support business development (RFP, pitch, relationship development, and organic growth)

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing and/or strategy consulting in pharmaceuticals/healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising agency experience

• Bachelor's degree required

• Experience in oncology and/or rare diseases preferred

• Proven experience in having a leadership role in crafting communications strategy and programs in alignment with strategies

• Demonstrate current knowledge of and excellent communication skills on medical and pharmaceutical industry issues

• Experience leading competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Ability to travel (US and International) as necessary

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package

• The salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.

• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off

• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision

• Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program

• Life insurance

• Commuter benefits

• Employee referral awards

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs

• A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment

• Three Week "Work from Anywhere" benefit, to ensure work life balance

About PRI:

As the US-based medical communications division of Haymarket Media, PRI develops highly customized products for our pharmaceutical clients. The overarching goal is to develop impactful programs that elevate disease awareness and build brand affinity through scientifically-rigorous integrated marketing solutions. Our matrix client teams work tirelessly to ensure that our client‐centric solutions take full advantage of our scientific and clinical knowledge, key opinion leader relationships, industry intelligence, marketing expertise, creative and digital innovation, advanced data analytics, exceptional program management, and expansive print/web/mobile distribution channels through our premier network of affiliated Haymarket Media medical brands: MPR (Monthly Prescribing Reference), The Clinical Advisor, Oncology Nurse Advisor, Chemotherapy Advisor, and Renal & Urology News.

About Haymarket:

Haymarket has its heart and soul in publishing and media. Since the company was founded half a century ago, Haymarket has always prided itself on being a highly creative business, with an unrelenting focus on the quality of the products and the people. The philosophy has always been quite simple: only by having the highest quality individuals can you produce the highest quality products, combining the best in content, design, production and customer services. Globalization is opening up the world further and provides many opportunities for growth. Haymarket has offices around the world and many of the titles are now truly global brands. Haymarket serves a broad spread of business markets, from marketing to medicine to technology along with exhibitions and live events. Predicting the shape of the business in 3, 5, or 10 years is almost impossible; and the unpredictability is part of the appeal. Haymarket aims to be the perfect company to work with or for - we have the processes and attitude that ensure quality and consistency, and an entrepreneurial spirit that makes every day rewarding.

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