Vice President, Strategy Director - Health

OverviewJoin to apply for the Vice President, Strategy Director - Health role at Edelman.Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture prioritizes boldness, empathy, curiosity, and belonging, and we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.The RoleEdelman is looking for a standout VP, Strategy Director to join our award-winning agency and work with some of the world’s biggest and most innovative brands in the health sector. We’re seeking a curious mind with a creative eye, a thorough researcher who uncovers inspiring insights, and a compelling storyteller. You will help define and champion the craft of strategy for our health practice and the network at large.We are a strategic communications agency at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We strive to blur lines among mediums to create smart, innovative work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways.You will be challenged to push convention and your own creativity to drive consumer and HCP behavior. This role includes developing creative consumer/patient and/or HCP campaigns, providing strategic guidance to clients, and pushing for brand communications strategies that drive results and impact. This role is for you if you have a passion for big ideas, uncovering insights that lead to bigger, better campaigns, and making a difference in the healthcare industry.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end strategy for priority health clients, including opportunity framing, research design, insight development, brand positioning, messaging, and omnichannel plans (earned-centric with smart paid and owned pull-through)Design and synthesize research (primary and secondary) across patient, caregiver, and HCP audiences; turn market/disease dynamics into clear strategic POVs; facilitate alignment workshopsPartner with account leadership to brief and shape creative, collaborating with creative, medical, earned media and measurement teams; steward work through regulated reviews (e.g., MLR) with clarity and rigorShape measurement frameworks tying behavioral, attitudinal, and business outcomes to campaign objectives; optimize in-marketChampion responsible AI use and teach AI tools for insight mining, scenario planning, testing, and content development with strong governance and QA standardsBasic Qualifications8+ years in brand/communications strategy at a health agency/consultancy (biotech/pharma required), partnering cross-functionally with creative, medical, analytics, and client leadershipThorough understanding of audiences (patients and HCPs) and health media; comfort working in regulated environments with MLR processesAbility to utilize syndicated tools and research, social/digital analytics, and competitive intelligence tools to mine for insight and inspire briefsExcellent presentation and facilitation skills with senior stakeholders; ability to argue a point-of-view coherently and conciselyComfortable in a fast-paced agile environment with the ability to support insights and strategies with a teamSelf-starter who is comfortable solving problems independently and providing a point of view with little guidancePreferred QualificationsExperience leading strategy across specialty categories (e.g., oncology, immunology, respiratory, cardiovascular) and corporate communicationsTrack record of organically finding new strategic creative opportunities that lead to business with existing clientsComfort orchestrating earned-centric ideas across social, digital, influencer, experiential, and paid amplificationProven ability leading multi-market programs and pitches; exceptional written storytellingFamiliarity with digital and social platforms and how to leverage channels to deliver compelling communicationsCuriosity about what makes people act and think the way they do; ability to craft powerful narratives from insightsCompensation and Benefits$105,000 - $175,000 a year. Salary is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, location, performance, travel requirements, and business needs. The range is one component of the total compensation package, which may include bonuses, Paid Time Off, and region-specific benefits. DJEH offers benefits such as medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life and disability insurance, PTO, travel assistance, and wellness programs.DJEH is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, disability, military status, or any other protected basis. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know.Legal and AccessibilityDJ EH is proud to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to applicable laws and regulations. If you need accommodations, contact us during the employment process.Seniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function and industriesJob function: Research, Public Relations, and AnalystIndustries: Public Relations and Communications Services, Research Services, and Market ResearchReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Edelman. Get notified about new Vice President Strategy jobs in Chicago, IL. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18