Strategic Planner (Pharma agency Ad experience required)

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences, aiming to improve patient lives around the world.

About the role

The Strategic Planner has a solid understanding of their client’s business and demonstrates critical thinking and confidence while distilling research and data analytics into meaningful insights and strategic recommendations. They are responsible for framing, exploring, and reframing complex business challenges, clearly articulating the thinking behind ideas, POVs, and strategies. The role requires an engaging storyteller with effective communication skills, capable of convincing, inspiring, and motivating clients and peers through a mix of facts, logic, and enthusiasm. The Strategic Planner is an idea generator, always seeking new solutions and innovative approaches to client problems while mentoring others on emerging technologies and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Independently produces client-ready documentation, seeking senior-level review as needed.
• Participates in client meetings and may present materials to internal teams or clients with Account lead consent.
• Understands and impacts the agency planning process, deliverables, and research resource utilization.
• Proactively monitors the marketplace for news (e.g., tech, research, insights, competitors, social, creative) and shares inspiration with the Planning team.
• Supports senior Planning staff in developing POVs and exploring new strategic approaches.
• Demonstrates initiative and energy in pursuing strategic assignments.
• Confidently explains strategic approaches, source data, and rationale to support ideas.
• Proactively engages with the Planning and project teams, contributing collaboratively.
• Maintains a positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and inclusive behaviors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2-5 years of agency, planning, digital, healthcare, or related experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital marketing principles, methods, and techniques.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Curiosity and passion for understanding healthcare consumer and physician behaviors.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial culture where creativity and data are highly valued.

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Storytelling and persuasive communication.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Innovation and idea generation.
• Market research and data analysis.

Benefits

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers.

Pay

If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position within the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations.