Current Global Seeks Vice President, Client Experience - Healthcare
DESCRIPTION
Current Global is looking for a Vice President – Client Experience in New York for its growing healthcare practice. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients living with various diseases and conditions. They will have experience and/or knowledge that spans multiple therapeutic areas across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or health technology fields.
The Vice President will have proven leadership and client service skills, and experience managing integrated communications campaigns. The candidate will be the day-to-day contact for clients, manage communications across a cross-functional agency team as well as client team, and support flawless execution in the most efficient and productive way. They will display personal ownership and accountability for client engagement, with the ability to cultivate and nurture long-term partnerships and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will have experience with consumer programs, never-ending curiosity, a desire to always do better, and the ability to inspire and connect with teams. They will be a hands-on team member who values people and culture. We are a company of doers even at the most senior level.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive development of solution-based program strategies and direct development of tactical plans
Maintain daily client contact, serving as a trusted resource and advisor
Facilitate cross-functional team integration (strategy, creative, integrated media specialists, etc.) to deliver on client plans
Act as effective, two-way translator between clients and teams, actively counseling development of work in the best interest of all parties
Proactively support and suggest improvements and new ideas to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge and experience
Have ownership of client financials and profitability
Coordinate integration with other agency partners
Successfully navigate conflicts across internal stakeholders, clients and agency partners
Manage ongoing team resourcing/staffing to ensure successful delivery of work product
Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
9-12 years of relevant healthcare communications experience, ideally both agency and in-house
Significant experience providing thought leadership and counsel to senior management
Ability to translate client needs into workable plans/projects
Depth in stakeholder mapping and building programs to reach them in engaging ways
Experience building and leading high-performing teams; mentoring team members
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Confident presenter and persuasive speaker
Financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing and staffing
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
Collaborative team player
Exceptional judgment when working with clients, teams and vendors
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and endlessly curious
HOW TO APPLY
Potential candidates can apply for the Vice President, Client Experience – Healthcare position here.
ABOUT CURRENT GLOBAL
Current Global is a global communications agency and creative powerhouse. Our footprint spans Asia, Europe, North and South America and has strength and depth across corporate, consumer, health, and technology communications. Our dynamic team of brand marketing, public relations and digital veterans work with some of the world’s most iconic brands to develop highly strategic and creative campaigns, collaborating across our four talent communities: Client Experience, Insights, Content, and Integrated Media.
The best ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, which is why we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are mission critical to building strong teams, cultivating great leaders, and creating an agency where everyone can do their best work. At Current Global, difference is valued, equality is a mandate, and inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. We offer exciting career opportunities for entrepreneurial leaders. Learn more at www.currentglobal.com.
Current Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Current recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.