SVP, Strategic Planning

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. 

We combine the power of world-class creative and digital teams with deep market access, payer, and healthcare communications expertise to provide innovative solutions to life science companies that want to connect with consumers, healthcare professionals, and payers. 

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need. 

And as a part of EVERSANA, a pioneer in next-generation commercial services, we connect dots that other agencies can’t, helping drive commercialization success. 

Our eight affiliates within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Network include EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions, EVERSANA INTOUCH Proto, EVERSANA INTOUCH Seven, EVERSANA INTOUCH Oxygen, EVERSANA INTOUCH Engage, EVERSANA INTOUCH TTC, EVERSANA INTOUCH Media, and EVERSANA INTOUCH International. 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA INTOUCH, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.

Job Description

What Does a SVP, Strategic Planning Do?

The SVP, Strategic Planning will own the process to arrive at informed, actionable insights about brand, customer, category, and competition (current and pipeline) that will fuel strategic recommendations for both AOR and DAOR work. The SVP will lead the charge projecting confidence and conviction, inspiring and mentoring their team to strategic brilliance. This also role requires excellent cross-functional collaboration, becoming an invaluable partner to Account, Creative, Project Management, and our deep bench of subject matter experts in areas such as Analytics, Content Strategy, Customer Experience, Media, Medical, Social Media, and more. At EVERSANA Intouch, our approach to Strategic Planning is proven and comprehensive, yet scalable based on client needs, encompassing brand strategy, omnichannel and execution. Our SVP, Strategic Planning will help continue to shape our methodologies, the Strategic Planning department and cast teams that meet our client unique needs, and our own company need to remain competitive bringing the heart of traditional planning to everything we do.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a diverse background and success stories that will make us envious. You can own the room, but you can also mentor others to do the same? 

Qualifications

What Are We Looking For?

• 15 years (or more) of Strategic Planning experience in healthcare marketing for the pharmaceutical industry in AOR and DAOR, for HCP and DTC (TV experience required); US experience is a must and global experience would be a plus
• Seasoned leader not too far divorced from being the all-star player—you’ve had a stint at the helm of the department or managing a large account with a sizeable team 
• Brand strategy expert (focused on building and maintaining the identity, positioning, and perception of a specific drug or product) and business strategy expert (focused on the broader plan for a product’s success within the market to maximize long-term value, reach the right markets and segments, and stay competitive). Requires a deep understanding of both healthcare trends and the commercial realities of the pharmaceutical sector.
• Consensus builder with the vision to create roadmaps that guide execution of all planning-based programs 
• Deep appreciation of omnichannel, and the digital space; practical activation experience required
• Experience integrating targeted messaging of large, multi-indication drugs, across personal and NPP channels
• Understanding that planning is not an abstraction, bringing proven techniques to influence the process and be at the heart of the work 
• Master storyteller with a compelling communication style that attracts others 
• Educate, counsel, and inspire planning team members, as well as clients and agency, on emerging trends
• Experience pitching and winning new business opportunities; must be able to lead the strategy of a pitch in partnership with Business Development and cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising is ideal; agency experience a must 

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated salary range for this position is $196,000 - $269,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time. 

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From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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