Group Director, Strategy (Engagement)

Princeton10•New York, NY

3d•$180,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

P10 is seeking a Group Director, Strategy with deep engagement expertise, a strong grounding in brand strategy, and the ability to connect the two across healthcare audiences and channels. The role calls for a curious, optimistic strategist with 10+ years of pharma experience who can connect new tactics to broader brand and engagement plans, build trusted client relationships, communicate recommendations clearly, and challenge assumptions constructively. This is a people-leadership role responsible for leading and developing a team of strategists, guiding client engagements, and collaborating with agency creative teams. The Group Director will partner with client service leads, lead annual brand planning and engagement strategy, contribute to new business, and guide research and strategic recommendations. The position reports to the Head of Strategy. The role is open to fully remote candidates in the United States, with a preference for EST/CST availability. Travel to an East Coast client is required up to 15%.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a healthcare marketing agency, with progressive experience guiding U.S. client strategies.
Proven experience managing and developing people.
Experience with both HCP and patient (DTC) audiences.
U.S. pharma experience.
Pitch experience.
Deep engagement strategy expertise, a solid grounding in brand strategy, and the ability to connect the two in actionable client recommendations.
Ability to build trusted client relationships, listen carefully, and challenge assumptions constructively while keeping work moving forward.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data and trends.
Ability to make complicated information simple and impactful.
Desire to be on-site with clients.

Nice To Haves

Social and communications strategy experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of strategists by setting expectations, providing regular feedback, and growing talent.
Partner with client service leads on assigned clients, developing deep knowledge of their businesses and strategic communication needs.
Lead annual client brand planning, including workshops, plan development, collaboration with external partners, and tactical ideation.
Set engagement strategy for client work and ensure tactics support strategic imperatives without creating unnecessary clutter.
Guide development of creative briefs and tactical or project briefs, ensuring each has a clear goal and strategy.
Work with creative teams and client media agencies to shape how ideas are expressed across channels.
Play a leading strategic role in new business, including pitch development and presentation.
Shape client market research by framing questions, guiding screeners and discussion guides, interpreting evidence, and recommending changes to brand or engagement strategy.
Monitor the competitive marketplace in partnership with medical strategy, creative, and social teams, and keep up with new channels and engagement opportunities.
Drive curiosity within the agency by sharing inspirational content and broadening team thinking.