Senior Vice President (Animal Health)

fingerpaint•Cedar Knolls, NJ

About The Position

Fingerpaint is seeking a highly motivated and talented SVP, Group Account Director to lead assigned animal health accounts. The role is responsible for account profitability and delivery of agency services, developing strategic plans, and managing and organically growing client relationships. The successful candidate will balance business goals with people and culture development, lead internal change efforts, and bring a track record of strategically leading client accounts and launching transformational marketing campaigns. The position requires travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
15+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing agency.
Effective presentation, mentorship, and client-facing skills.
Solid understanding of Veeva systems and client requirements.
Mastery of industry trends and guidelines, such as CAN-SPAM and privacy policies.
Fluency in market research methodologies and approaches.
Deep knowledge of the category and competitive set, as well as the client pipeline.
Understanding of FDA rules and regulations and the life cycle of a brand.
Excellent understanding of the digital marketplace and ad formats.
Ability to think strategically, creatively, and collaboratively.
Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with multiple team members.

Nice To Haves

Media, analytics, and measurement experience.
Advanced degree, such as a Master's, PharmD, or PhD.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the financial health of assigned accounts.
Deliver strategic client presentations, recommendations, and annual brand plans.
Support new business initiatives and pitches.
Manage and mentor junior team members.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure overall satisfaction with the team and agency.
Communicate strategy and tactical plans effectively across large, multidisciplinary teams.
Develop new ideas that align with customer and brand goals.
Monitor headlines for current brand and competitor news, trends, and whitespace opportunities.
Lead internal change efforts and develop strategic plans.
Manage and organically grow client relationships while balancing business goals with people and culture development.