Associate Director, Strategic Planning

EVERSANA

. Partner with creative, subject matter experts, and account management peers to develop ideas and orchestrate planning and analytical activity for healthcare/pharma accounts .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $90,640 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing integrated multichannel strategies and brand strategies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, leveraging strong digital and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects while fostering collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

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Multichannel Strategy DevelopmentDigital AnalyticsCreative Brief DevelopmentHealthcare/Pharma ExperienceClient Engagement

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningBrand Strategy DevelopmentDigital Cross-Channel StrategiesData SynthesisProject Management

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingPersuasive PresentationCollaborationResourcefulnessAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CRMSocial Media

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalAdvertising AgencyDiversity and InclusionPatient Journey

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with creative, subject matter experts, and account management peers to develop ideas and orchestrate planning and analytical activity for healthcare/pharma accounts
Synthesize data and insights to drive integrated strategy development, comprehensive multichannel plans, and creative ideas
Develop brand strategies, digital cross-channel strategies, creative briefs, customer journeys, and ecosystems with cross-functional teams
Build collaborative relationships with internal groups, agency partners, and clients
Direct strategic components of client business and actively engage clients
Lead multiple simultaneous projects and assignments, delegating as appropriate
Lead annual planning deliverables
Identify opportunities for improvement, organic growth, and workflow efficiencies
Develop and participate in POVs, channel/tactical plans, patient journeys, and digital ecosystems
Support new business activity where required
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, inclusive behaviors, and proactive bias management
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of six years of experience in planning, strategic planning and related communications experience
Advertising agency experience is a huge plus
Proven ability to think creatively
Evidence of success in developing multichannel strategies for brands and delivering them to market
Strong digital and analytical capabilities
Pharma/Healthcare background very nice to have
Storyteller and persuasive presenter
Deep understanding of digital channels
Knowledge of CRM and social media strategic disciplines
Resourceful, curious, and able to see the big picture while attending to details
Strong balance of creativity and analytics
Ability to simplify the complex

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries and benefits
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment