VP, 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 VP, Strategic Planning Do?

A VP, Strategic Planner will own the process to get to real, rounded and actionable insights. Lead the charge with confidence and creativity to inspire the Directors and their teams to strategic brilliance. This role will play nice with others—becoming an invaluable partner to Creative Leaders, Group Account Directors and key subject matter experts.  At EVERSANA Intouch, Strategic Planning is robust, yet malleable, meeting the demands of the changing pharma landscape. Our VP will continue to shape the department and cast teams that meet these needs—bringing the heart of traditional planning to everything we do. This VP will creatively infuse fundamental marketing knowledge with curiosity for how our clients thrive, bringing an understanding about how people with chronic conditions live today.

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 Account Planning experience, 5+ years in a pharma agency, oncology experience is helpful but not required; demonstrated confidence in high science is a must
• 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 
• Consensus builder with the vision to create roadmaps that guide execution of all planning-based programs 
• Deep appreciation of the digital space; practical activation experience required 
• 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, council and inspire planning team members, as well as clients and agency, on emerging trends 
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or advertising required; 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