Vice President of Brand Strategy
Unlock Health, Nashville, TN, United States
The Role
As VP of Strategy, you set the standard for what great strategy looks like—and ensure the work lives up to it. You guide a portfolio of clients toward thinking that is rigorous, differentiated, and built to drive real impact. You operate as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership, bringing in to navigate complexity, challenge assumptions, and influence high‑stakes decisions. You don’t just respond to problems—you reframe them to unlock better outcomes. Internally, you are a defining voice for strategic excellence. You elevate the quality of thinking, strengthen how we approach the work, and help shape the future of the Strategy discipline. You bring both depth and presence: mastery of strategic craft paired with the ability to lead, inspire, and make clear, confident decisions. You push teams and clients toward more ambitious thinking—using emotional intelligence to challenge, align, and move work forward without losing trust. You connect business challenges to human insight to great creative ideas. You write brilliant briefs that inspire compelling and effective work. You sharpen our point of view and make the work more meaningful. You hold a high bar—for the work, for the team, and for yourself.
You Will
Own and drive understanding of high‑value client business problems—and how to solve them through insight‑driven, effective, creative solutions
Lead strategy across multiple clients or a portfolio of accounts, setting direction and ensuring consistency and quality
Serve as the primary strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders, building credibility through both expertise and perspective
Act as a core leader on account teams, proactively identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness and impact of our work
Mentor and develop strategists, senior strategists, and directors—strengthening talent and elevating overall capability
Set and uphold a high bar for strategic output—driving quality, consistency, innovation, and measurable results
Integrate and inspire across disciplines, with fluency in media, analytics, and creative to ensure connected, effective solutions
Participate in pitches and new business efforts, shaping the strategic narrative and approach
Evolve how we work by shaping methodologies, processes, and strategic approaches
Foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, discipline, and generosity—raising the level of thinking across the organization
Partner closely with creative teams as a true collaborator, helping unlock bold, differentiated work
Push teams and clients toward more ambitious thinking—using emotional intelligence to challenge, align, and move work forward
Serve as a thought leader within the agency, connecting business challenges to human insights that shape our point of view
Elevate strategic thinking across the organization, helping others build stronger problem‑solving skills and sharper perspectives
You Have
10–15 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or healthcare planning, with a track record of leading complex, high‑impact work
Agency experience, with a strong understanding of how to operate and lead in a fast‑paced, client-driven environment
Proven ability to shape strategic thinking at the highest level—bringing clarity to ambiguity and influencing senior stakeholders
Executive presence and strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly
A demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and elevate strategic talent
A track record of strengthening and scaling strategic capabilities—improving how teams work, think, and drive impact
Perks And Benefits
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
Life, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
FSA / HSA Options
401(K) with a generous company match program
Flexible Paid Time Off (aka- unlimited)
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
Employee Referral Program
Equality Opportunity Employer Statement Unlock, and its affiliate companies, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us Unlock Health is a full-service marketing communication agency, grounded in technology, built for healthcare—and integrated with a managed care consultancy with deep revenue strategy expertise. We brought together leading healthcare firms to solve a core challenge: aligning brand, marketing, technology, and revenue strategy so healthcare organizations can attract and retain patients, grow brand equity, and protect their margins. We help our clients do everything from patient acquisition and brand building, to simplifying complex martech ecosystems, and creating digital experiences. Our work is rooted in clarity, authenticity, and a deep understanding of what moves healthcare forward.
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You Will
Own and drive understanding of high‑value client business problems—and how to solve them through insight‑driven, effective, creative solutions
Lead strategy across multiple clients or a portfolio of accounts, setting direction and ensuring consistency and quality
Serve as the primary strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders, building credibility through both expertise and perspective
Act as a core leader on account teams, proactively identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness and impact of our work
Mentor and develop strategists, senior strategists, and directors—strengthening talent and elevating overall capability
Set and uphold a high bar for strategic output—driving quality, consistency, innovation, and measurable results
Integrate and inspire across disciplines, with fluency in media, analytics, and creative to ensure connected, effective solutions
Participate in pitches and new business efforts, shaping the strategic narrative and approach
Evolve how we work by shaping methodologies, processes, and strategic approaches
Foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, discipline, and generosity—raising the level of thinking across the organization
Partner closely with creative teams as a true collaborator, helping unlock bold, differentiated work
Push teams and clients toward more ambitious thinking—using emotional intelligence to challenge, align, and move work forward
Serve as a thought leader within the agency, connecting business challenges to human insights that shape our point of view
Elevate strategic thinking across the organization, helping others build stronger problem‑solving skills and sharper perspectives
You Have
10–15 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or healthcare planning, with a track record of leading complex, high‑impact work
Agency experience, with a strong understanding of how to operate and lead in a fast‑paced, client-driven environment
Proven ability to shape strategic thinking at the highest level—bringing clarity to ambiguity and influencing senior stakeholders
Executive presence and strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly
A demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and elevate strategic talent
A track record of strengthening and scaling strategic capabilities—improving how teams work, think, and drive impact
Perks And Benefits
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
Life, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
FSA / HSA Options
401(K) with a generous company match program
Flexible Paid Time Off (aka- unlimited)
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
Employee Referral Program
Equality Opportunity Employer Statement Unlock, and its affiliate companies, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us Unlock Health is a full-service marketing communication agency, grounded in technology, built for healthcare—and integrated with a managed care consultancy with deep revenue strategy expertise. We brought together leading healthcare firms to solve a core challenge: aligning brand, marketing, technology, and revenue strategy so healthcare organizations can attract and retain patients, grow brand equity, and protect their margins. We help our clients do everything from patient acquisition and brand building, to simplifying complex martech ecosystems, and creating digital experiences. Our work is rooted in clarity, authenticity, and a deep understanding of what moves healthcare forward.
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