VP, Account Director

fingerpaint•New York, NY

88d

About The Position

Imagine a workplace where your expertise is valued, your ideas spark change, and creativity fuels innovation. Fingerpaint Group is a vibrant blend of individuals, a full spectrum of life science solutions, and a culture that thrives on originality and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Never Paint by Number isn't just our motto—it's how we work—collaboratively and creatively. If you're ready to bring your passion to a team that sees beyond limitations, we want to hear from you. Objectives of This Role: This role requires a strategic mind and strong leadership skills. You’ll be responsible for providing leadership in account management for multiple accounts and strategic guidance to clients. You must have a solid understanding of all things pharmaceutical and digital, and you will be responsible for building strong client relationships while ensuring fiscal account health. In addition, this role will be the diplomatic face of the brand both internally and externally. The VP, account director accepts the role of manager, liaison, thinker, and problem-solver.

Requirements

12-18 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
Master of industry trends and guidelines (eg, CAN-SPAM, privacy policy, etc)
Fluent in market research methodology and approaches
Understand brand fundamentals (positioning, messaging, creative concepts) and how they all work together
Possess deep knowledge of category and competitive set, as well as client pipeline
Understand FDA rules/regulations and life cycle of a brand
Understand competitors and advocacy groups for each account/brand
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Media, analytics, and measurement experience
Excellent understanding of the digital marketplace and ad formats
Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with multiple team members

Responsibilities

Think strategically, creatively, and collaboratively
Effectively lead and collaborate with multiple team members
Partner with clients, internal partners, and vendors to build brands
Deliver strategic client presentations, recommendations, and annual brand plans
Take ownership of the financial health of accounts
Support new business initiatives and pitches
Develop new ideas that align with customer and brand goals
Communicate broad understanding of client’s industry, business, customers, and needs to inform strategic and tactical planning
Management and mentorship of junior team members
Identify and cultivate client opportunities
Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring overall satisfaction with the team and agency
Communicate strategy and tactical plans effectively across large multidisciplinary teams
Actively monitor the headlines for current brand and competitor news, trends, and white space opportunity