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VP, Account Director

Omnicom Media Group · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$135,000-$179,000/yr
Job type:
Seasonal

VP, Account Director

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait. The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And hesitation costs lives. That's why Remedy Edge exists. We help brands, healthcare professionals, patients, and decision-makers get the edge on health through urgent thinking, creativity, and action. We're growing our team with talent. Skill matters, but how you work matters just as much. We're looking for team members who are: Relentless in the pursuit of better ideas, tighter creative, and more strategic thinking Respectful of the people behind every pitch, brief, timeline, concept, and shoot Remarkable in the standard they hold themselves to, knowing that average doesn't move us forwardBecause when health is on the line, every moment matters. And every edge counts.InclusivityHealthcare communications should reflect the realities of the people they're meant to reach. We're committed to building teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and voices, because the best ideas emerge when everyone is heard. By embracing differences, we create stronger work that leads to more meaningful health outcomes.FlexibilityGreat work doesn't come from sitting in a specific place. It comes from giving talented people an environment to do their best thinking. Our flexible hybrid model empowers teams to work where they're most effective, whether that's in our NYC headquarters, at home, or alongside clients. With intentional meeting-free time, seasonal flexibility, and modern ways of working, our team has the space to get the edge, their way.
Remedy Edge is a global healthcare communications network built to make creativity and technology a force for better health outcomes.We are a collective of courageous, curious, generous, and gritty people driven to solve the toughest challenges in healthcare. We question assumptions and push past what's expected. Our work is grounded in deep expertise across behavior, culture, channels, and innovation. The result is work that moves people from awareness to action, from delay to decision, and from possibility to progress.Because getting the edge on health isn't a tagline. It's the standard we hold ourselves to every day.
Your Role: VP Account Directors run a book of business at Remedy Edge. They are responsible for helping their clients and our agency to meet their strategic and financial goals. They are strategic thinkers, liaisons between agency functions integrators, and problem-solvers Core Competencies: Strong and proven leadership skills, Accountability, Decisiveness, Collaborator, Strong Management and Mentorship Skills
What You'll Do:

Begins to own senior client level relationships, acting as a key decision-maker and brand steward at the agency

Lead the team as an expert on multichannel experiences

Leverage your experience and agency knowledge to keep the team several steps ahead of timeline, budget, and workflow.

Guides team to avoid pitfalls that have been issues in the past

Work with management to appropriately staff brands and ensure equitable division of work among staff.

Fosters collaborative environment across teams.

Be a manager and coach who recognizes and develops talent

Navigate complex situations with tact, diplomacy, and a solution-oriented focus

Grow business through pitches, new business, and organic growth

Identifies opportunities where agency COEs (Centers of Excellence) can be leveraged for their clients

Develop an agency-wide presence that transcends individual assignments

Manage team finances in partnership with Project Management team

Contributes to the agency by leading initiatives that help better agency vision/goals
What You'll Need:

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Able to take the leads across a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent presentation skills with an ability to present ideas to brand teams and clients

Specific leadership level knowledge of all common agency projects and intiatives

Able to travel to client meetings

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of medical marketing and/or agency experience

Previous experience managing a high performing team(s)

A specialist in Patient Pharmaceutical advertising This is a hybrid position. As per Omnicom policy, hybrid employees are expected to be in the office 3 days/week.
$135,000 - $179,000