Description Position at Fingerpaint Marketing
The Opportunity: Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented
VP, Account Director to join our dynamic team. This role requires a strategic mind and strong leadership skills. This individual will be instrumental in
providing leadership in account management for multiple accounts and strategic guidance to clients. You will be responsible for building strong client relationships while ensuring fiscal account health, and serving as the diplomatic face of the brand both internally and externally. The VP, Account Director accepts the role of manager, liaison, thinker, and problem-solver.
Note: Requires travel.Key ResponsibilitiesCore Function:- Take ownership of the financial health of accounts.
- Deliver strategic client presentations, recommendations, and annual brand plans.
- Management and mentorship of junior team members.
- Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring overall satisfaction with the team and agency.
- Support new business initiatives and pitches.
- Identify and cultivate client opportunities.
- Communicate strategy and tactical plans effectively across large multidisciplinary teams.
- Actively monitor the headlines for current brand and competitor news, trends, and white space opportunity.
What You'll Bring: Required Qualifications- Education:
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Experience:
- 9 to 13 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing agency.
- Effective presentation, mentorship, and client-facing skills.
Specialized Knowledge:- Solid understanding of Veeva systems and client requirements.
- Master of industry trends and guidelines (eg, CAN-SPAM, privacy policy, etc).
- Fluent in market research methodology and approaches.
- Possess deep knowledge of category and competitive set, as well as client pipeline.
- Understand FDA rules/regulations and life cycle of a brand.
- Excellent understanding of the digital marketplace and ad formats.
Skills:- Ability to think strategically, creatively, and collaboratively.
- Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with multiple team members.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)- Media, analytics, and measurement experience.
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PharmD, PhD).
