Senior Vice President, Group Account Director

Company Description

At Publicis Health, we believe keeping the world healthy is our most extraordinary social endeavor. Because one person’s wellbeing is the responsibility of the many. As part of Publicis Groupe and built on the world’s foremost intelligence platform, we create sharper, more memorable, and valuable brands for better outcomes. Powered by more than 8,000 healthcare communications, data, and medical specialists, our global agency collective is at the heart of international health communications. We Make Health Happen. For more information, visit us at www.publicishealth.com.

Overview

The Senior Vice President, Group Account Director is a strategic business leader responsible for driving client success, business growth, and team performance across a portfolio of healthcare brands. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leads integrated teams, and ensures the delivery of innovative, insight-driven solutions that achieve business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep oncology expertise, significant healthcare agency experience, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to lead complex client relationships while developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Client & Business Leadership

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior client stakeholders, helping shape brand, business, and customer engagement strategies.
• Maintain a deep understanding of therapeutic areas, market dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging healthcare trends.
• Lead integrated teams to deliver innovative, insight-driven solutions that drive client success and business growth.

• Build and strengthen senior client relationships while proactively identifying opportunities for organic growth, expanded scope, and portfolio growth.

• Contribute to new business efforts, including opportunity identification, pitch development, and presentations.
• Navigate complex client situations with confidence, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent through coaching, feedback, and career development planning.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and ensure teams are equipped to deliver exceptional client experiences and business outcomes.
• Serve as a visible leader within the organization and contribute to key initiatives that strengthen culture and performance.

Financial & Operational Leadership

• Oversee financial performance across assigned accounts, including forecasting, budgeting, staffing, and profitability.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute business plans that support growth objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through effective resource management and business oversight.
• Ensure client business is managed efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, partnership, and service.

Organizational Impact

• Champion innovation and forward-thinking approaches that enhance client and business outcomes.
• Promote collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions and exceptional work.
• Contribute to organizational growth through leadership, industry knowledge, and business development.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of account management experience within healthcare advertising, including substantial healthcare agency experience leading pharmaceutical clients and integrated account teams

• Deep oncology experience required, including leadership of oncology brands and a strong understanding of the oncology treatment landscape and stakeholder ecosystem

• Experience leading integrated omnichannel engagements across both HCP and Consumer audiences
• Proven success leading large, complex pharmaceutical client relationships, business portfolios, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
• Strong business, financial, and operational acumen, including forecasting, staffing, budgeting, and profitability management
• Track record of driving organic growth and contributing to new business success
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical marketplace, healthcare customer engagement, and evolving industry trends
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex business environments

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $180,215.00 - USD $299,637.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/5/2026.