VP, Strategy Director

Fifth Element

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

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading brand strategy within the pharmaceutical sector, with a strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and develop high-level strategic frameworks. Proven expertise in connecting scientific insights with brand and commercial strategies to drive business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

11+ Years Of Experience In Brand StrategyLeadership Across Multiple Brands And TeamsDeep Understanding Of Pharmaceutical MarketsExecutive-Level Client PresenceCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Brand StrategyBusiness StrategyStrategic DirectionIntegrated Brand FrameworksCommercial StrategyClient EngagementGrowth Opportunity IdentificationCreative ExcellenceRegulatory EnvironmentsPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersTeam DevelopmentStrategic AdvisingCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical AdvertisingHealthcare MarketingBrand ManagementMedical StrategyCreative StrategyClient PortfoliosCommercial ImpactTherapy AreasAccount 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