SVP, Group Strategy Director

Fifth Element

. Lead strategy across multiple pharmaceutical brands, therapy areas, and accounts .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in brand strategy within the pharmaceutical sector, with a strong focus on leadership, client engagement, and the integration of science and commercial strategy. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic direction across multiple brands and therapy areas.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Brand Strategy LeadershipPharmaceutical Market ExpertiseExecutive-Level Client EngagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipStrategic Planning and Development

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Hard Skills

Brand StrategyStrategic DirectionIntegrated Communication FrameworksBusiness Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisRegulatory Environment KnowledgeClient Portfolio ManagementGrowth Opportunity IdentificationCreative Excellence StrategySenior Strategy Talent Development

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersTrusted Strategic AdvisorCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical AdvertisingHealthcare MarketingBrand ManagementTherapy AreasCommercial ImpactClient EngagementCreative StrategyMedical StrategyAccount ManagementStrategic Output

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategy across multiple pharmaceutical brands, therapy areas, and accounts
Set and evolve strategic direction across brand, medical, and creative disciplines
Partner at the highest level with clients as a trusted strategic advisor
Oversee and guide Brand Strategy Directors and Medical Strategy leadership
Define integrated brand and communication frameworks across portfolios
Ensure consistency, rigor, and commercial impact across all strategic output
Lead key brand and enterprise-level planning engagements
Identify growth opportunities across accounts and new business
Champion the role of strategy in shaping creative excellence and business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

11+ years of experience in brand strategy within pharma advertising or healthcare marketing
Proven leadership across multiple brands, teams, and complex client portfolios
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical markets, audiences, and regulatory environments
Strong track record of shaping high-level brand and business strategy
Executive-level client presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience leading and developing senior strategy talent
Ability to connect science, brand, and commercial strategy into a unified point of view
Strong cross-functional leadership across creative, medical, and account disciplines