Executive Director, Strategy

We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunitiesWe pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.OverviewThe Executive Director of Strategy works on a portfolio of brands for a large, privately held pharmaceutical organization. They will be the driving force between brand ambitions and outcomes, and will be sensitive to the nuances of patient, physician, and caregiver populations. They are a core member of practice leadership with 13+ years of experience in strategy, planning, and/or marketing science, with a keen eye for how data, technology, and media come together to innovate in the service of the brand. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of their function, including team leadership, growing client business through OMG products, practice excellence, and client relationships. They are great connectors of people and ideas, bringing inspiration and expertise to planning.General Tasks Include, But Are Not Limited ToPartner across interdisciplinary teams to create strategy, foster insights, generate creative thinking, and propel best-in-class executionEnsure briefs are fully understood and reflected accurately in outputsGuide strategy development and tactical decisionsDevelop talent and coach strategic fundamentals and narrative developmentDemonstrate deep understanding of human behavior and translate audience insights into actionable recommendationsSense-check recommendations for feasibility and alignment with client expectations and shared knowledgeFinal review and QA of all strategic and tactical presentations, inclusive of performance reportingTighten and clarify work to add strategic polish and reduce reworkFoster a collaborative environment across disciplines and agency partners to ensure cohesive and impactful campaign deliveryDistill complexity into streamlined, actionable solutionsBuild and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients across multiple brandsInitiate development of content, sessions, and workshops that demonstrate agency strategic contribution to driving value and outcomes in service of the brandTo Be Successful, You MustExcellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skillsAbility to translate numbers into viable business solutions to enhance strategy and meet deliverablesExcellent leadership and ability to drive the team to deliver quality outputsStrong listener who absorbs nuance, context, and feedback without egoTrusted day-to-day client contactClear and responsive communicatorDetail-oriented and methodical, consistently catches gaps, inconsistencies, and missed asksCalm under pressure and able to manage urgency without unnecessary escalationPragmatic and flexible around timelines, trade-offs, and prioritizationNatural problem solver with a continuous improvement mindsetComfortable being close to the work and in the weeds when neededAble to provoke appropriate responses to business and challenge client thinking in ways that drive growth and innovationAble to balance big picture thinking with disciplined execution of best practicesThis is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.Compensation Range$150,000—$250,000 USDThis role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. 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