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Company description

Publicis Health is the health and wellness vertical of Publicis Groupe, the most-established communications holding company in the world. We are a growing network of 11 brands with 40+ agencies worldwide and a population of 3,000+. At Publicis Health, we are uniquely positioned to make an impact through the work that we do in healthcare marketing and communications, and health isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are.

We believe healthcare marketing is an essential part of healthcare. When you work with us, you join a tight-knit community of award-winning creative directors and clinical trial designers, accomplished data-scientists and media specialists, behavioral science innovators and analytics practitioners; all united around one purpose—to create a world where people are equipped and motivated to take control of their health and well-being.

We share a passion for the life-changing work healthcare industries create, and we believe that together we can move people toward the products and services that will change their lives for the better. Our beliefs and purpose inspire how we take care of our people—prioritizing your health and well-being across every stage of your personal and professional life.

Overview

The Vice President, Account Director is responsible for the day to day running of one of the largest accounts, which includes financial processes and profitability while proactively managing and developing team members. The VP, Account Director is expected to be a strategic client contact and advisor, with visible ongoing engagement.

DO YOU…

+ love being the go-to partner for clients?

+ have the managerial gusto to lead a team for a large account?

+ balance big-picture strategy with the ability to jump in and get things done?

If you’ve been nodding your head in agreement through these bullets, you may be exactly who we are looking for.

ABOUT THE CLIENT SERVICES TEAM

As a member of the Client Services (Account) Team, you’re an ambassador for the rest of the agency. We’re the first people our clients look to for guidance, and we are committed to make sure the client’s needs are always met. We’re also the liaisons between the client and the rest of the internal agency team, bridging the gap so information is communicated transparently for all parties.

Responsibilities

+ Own the client relationship on assigned brand

+ Own the brand strategy and effectively influence the client to achieve brand objectives. Contribute to and may be accountable for new business development

+ Be responsible for staffing, managing, and leading the assigned account team

+ Understand agency revenue and profitability model and ensure work is completed within budget by project. Own the revenue and forecast for the brand. Determine and negotiate budget needs; provide input to fee development.

+ Vigilantly seek to optimize agency services and internal

+ Serve as team leader to both integrated agency team and to client. Provide assistance related to agency/team/management policies and practices

+ Approach brand from holistic marketing perspective. Integrate emerging technologies into client recommendations

+ Have a comprehensive understanding of client's business and have a thorough understanding of industry business trends. Be alert to changes in clients’ marketplace

+ Cultivate relationships with appropriate thought leaders to help maintain solid knowledge of client’s business

+ Be an expert in multiple channels and audiences—enough knowledge to be able to act agnostically when making decisions on behalf of the client

+ Spearheads the presentation to client of annual plans and significant interim programs

+ Be responsible for new business opportunities and driving growth on assigned brands

+ Provide clear strategic direction to agency team. Evaluate creative product against strategic direction and provide constructive feedback

+ Proactively manage relationship with clients and seek opportunities to strengthen/build new relationships as needed

+ Seek opportunities to showcase agency work among current and prospective clients

+ Demonstrate ability to adapt to various client corporate cultures

+ Solve client issues and independently moderate conflicts with significant complexity and political sensitivity

Qualifications

+ 10 years’ experience within client services; pharma advertising experience required

+ 3+ years leading, coaching, and developing teams

+ Proactive, action-oriented mindset with a bias toward solutions

+ High degree of integrity and trustworthiness in all interactions

+ Commitment to continuous learning and self-development

+ Proven track record of growing existing business (upselling) and supporting new business pitches

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.

Compensation Range: $119,510-$171,675 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 01/05/2026.

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