Associate Director, Strategy

Associate Director, StrategyPHM is the leading health media agency in the US. We are designed forand dedicated todelivering best-in-class solutions that connect people with meaningful health and wellness solutions every day. Guided by our genuine passion for health and wellness, our work across the entire media ecosystem helps real patients navigate the most pivotal moments of their healthcare journeys. While we have grown to be the No. 1 agency in our industry, at heart we're still a startup. It's that energy and spirit of innovation that allows us to create bold and meaningful "health media firsts" for our clients, and to do it all with #phmlove.The Associate Director, Strategy defines day-to-day functional management of client needs, and leadership and direction to the Strategy team. They will have a strong background in HCP Media Planning and Buying. This person reports into either the Director, Strategy or the VP, Strategy, and also provides strong cross-functional contribution.Key ResponsibilitiesKnowledge Pharma media experience, ideally across a diverse set of conditions, disease states, and audiences (DTC, HCP, Payer, etc.)Understands the total marketing process and the strategic role of mediaIn-depth understanding of the role of media channels in a planExpertise in various media research tools and softwareManaging & Leading OthersResponsible for the day-to-day workload and deliverables of the Strategy teamSupports the Director, Strategy and/or VP, StrategyBuilds trust, models inclusion, and shows respect for all employeesWorks collaboratively with cross-functional teamsDrives internal team momentum and progress to meet client deadlinesTakes initiative and shows accountability for oneself and team's workOwns communication on business initiatives and client requests to internal teamTrains Strategy team on tools and processesOn-boards and trains new hiresParticipates in formal development process, including performance management, goal-setting, mid- and yearly reviewsNurtures and develops lower-level talent on assigned accountsParticipates in PHM's interviewing effortsStrategy & Account ManagementManages, prioritizes, and delegates team workloadCoaches team to consistently deliver on client and agency requestsOversees overall media strategy, approach, and plan on each accountHelps VP, Strategy drives the planning processManages multiple accounts and can move between them seamlesslyProvides initial perspectives on media strategies and approachesOwns media channel mix and initial budget allocation and rationaleCollaborates with internal cross-functional leaders to ensure strategic alignment of deliverables with client needsRepresents the interests of cross-functional teams in client and agency partner meetings where those teams are absentProvides input on deliverables timelines in partnership with cross-functional teamsPushes for continuous improvement of self, team, and client deliverablesContributes to new business efforts as neededClient ServiceBuilds a day-to-day relationship with appropriate clients on assigned brandsConveys passion for clients and their businessesProvides input to client to help shape their marketing prioritiesModels outstanding client service for teamInfluences clients through strong public speaking, presentation, and writing skillsQualificationsEmbraces PHM values of Accountability, Collaboration, Empathy, Equanimity, Integrity and RespectProven ability to manage people and projectsProven ability to earn the respect of clients, internal partners, and peersProven ability to manage challenging situations and personsProven ability to manage multiple accounts, campaigns, clients, etc.Excellent public speaking and presentation skillsExcellent written communication skillsEducation & Experience 5+ years media planning experience. 2+ years HCP media planning and media strategy experience 2+ years management experience 1+ year of cross-channel media planning experienceAdditional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Diffrence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.Compensation Range: $81,225.00 - $129,987.00 Annually. This 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 the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/1/26. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.