Walk the halls of SSW and you'll find a rather spirited and passionate group of people. It's a stimulating assembly of professionals—writers, managers, strategists, art directors, planners, analysts and developers.  

We believe the only way to move people to live healthier, happier lives is to create ideas that move them emotionally. Never powered by reason alone, people – whether they’re consumers, caregivers, doctors or payers – are motivated to take action by emotion. Only when people feel something will they be willing to do something.  

For decades, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness has provided consumer and professional marketing, strategic consulting and medical education to pharmaceutical and wellness brands. Today, we're dedicated to continuing that legacy by raising the bar and crafting award- winning work online, on-air, in print and in-office. Going beyond addressing simply the absence of illness, our vision is to inspire a healthier, happier world. Together, we strive to help brands thrive in today’s culture of wellbeing by leveraging the power of Wellness IntelligenceSM. 

SVP, Strategy Director

Are you an innovative planner who’s dying to apply your talent to the health and wellness space?  Would you like to be part of the largest healthcare network in the world?  Do you believe in challenging convention and pushing for new ways to look at things?  Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment?  Do you have a passion for inspiring and nurturing great ideas?  If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role:

• Lead the definition, planning and implementation of strategies across a portfolio of indications and patient cohorts for both on and offline experiences
• Deliver outstanding inspiration, shepherd creative process and collaborate with user experience, creative and technology specialists
• Play a key role in understanding Client business needs and the strategic competencies required to address them, and activating those competencies across multiple business units
• Mining provocative insights that form the basis for creative strategies
• Developing inspiring creative briefs and briefings
• Participating in new business pitches
• Partnering with clients on market research activities
• Mentoring more junior planners
• Providing thought leadership

• 15-20 years of business experience: Pharma client-side experience required. RX experience is a plus
• 10+ years of integrated strategy experience, will have worked on large clients and portfolio’s
• 5-7 years of managerial experience required. 10+ preferred
• Great interpersonal skills
• Superb and persuasive communications skills, both written and verbal
• Adept at storytelling
• Able to simplify and clarify complex concepts
• Excellent analytical skills
• Must have experience leading large teams across multiple brands
• Proven new business skills
• Financial acumen
• Collaborative approach
• Strong leadership skills
• Creative thinker

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