Senior Vice President, Group Account Director

Senior Vice President, Group Account Director

At Publicis Health, we believe keeping the world healthy is our most extraordinary social endeavor. 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. We Make Health Happen.

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.