Vice President, Group Account Director

Overview

The Vice President, Group Account Director serves as the strategic and operational lead for a key indication within a large, high-profile DTC business. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the account, including client partnership, financial stewardship, team leadership, and overall business performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior strategic and business lead for a key DTC indication
• Build trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and helping clients navigate complex business challenges
• Champion the brand vision and inspire teams to deliver work that drives meaningful outcomes for the business and the patients it serves
• Lead and develop a high-performing account team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth
• Partner across strategy, creative, media, analytics, and medical disciplines to deliver integrated, insight-driven solutions
• Turn complexity into clarity, helping teams and clients align around priorities, opportunities, and actions
• Guide the development of annual brand planning, marketing initiatives, and strategic recommendations
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work that meets client objectives, drives impact, and strengthens agency partnerships
• Own the financial health of the business, including forecasting, resource planning, budgeting, and profitability
• Identify opportunities to expand agency partnerships and drive organic growth within the account
• Anticipate business, market, and client challenges, developing proactive solutions that keep teams moving forward
• Foster operational excellence by ensuring effective ways of working, strong communication, and seamless collaboration across teams
• Serve as a thought leader for the brand, indication, and broader healthcare landscape

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in client services, including pharmaceutical advertising experience
• 3-4 years of DTC experience required
• 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with senior clients and serve as a strategic business advisor
• Demonstrated success leading integrated brand initiatives and delivering meaningful business results
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, staffing, and profitability
• Ability to turn complexity into clarity, translating business challenges into actionable solutions
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities for growth and expanding client partnerships
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders
• Collaborative leader who brings curiosity, courage, and a commitment to developing talent