Group Director, Strategic Planning - SVP

Location: New York, NY – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

About the Role

This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a Business Services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning across existing and new business opportunities
• Develop and guide brand strategy deliverables
• Set strategic vision for brands, overseeing positioning, messaging, and tactical planning
• Build strong relationships with senior-level clients
• Provide market research expertise and consulting
• Facilitate client workshops and brainstorming sessions
• Manage staff utilization, talent allocation, and billability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field
• 10+ years of brand strategy or market research experience in an agency setting
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical/health experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, research tools, and AI platforms
• Strong knowledge of pharma marketing trends, social media and market access strategy
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Executive presence with excellent presentation skills

Benefits

• Opportunity for career development and mentorship
• Cross-functional collaboration across diverse teams
• Access to cutting-edge market research tools and platforms
• Involvement in high-stakes pitches and complex client accounts
• Engagement in a dynamic work environment focused on innovation

Pay

$200,000 – $290,000 annually