Meet Life Sciences
VP, Group Account Director (DTC)
New York, New York, US
Role snapshot
Meet Life Sciences is hiring a VP, Group Account Director (DTC) on a full-time basis. This is a role based in New York, New York, US.
- Company
- Meet Life Sciences
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
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About the role
VP, Group Account Director (DTC) | Healthcare Advertising
New York, NY
I'm partnering with an exciting healthcare advertising agency to identify a VP, Group Account Director to lead key direct-to-consumer (DTC) business and drive strategic brand growth across a portfolio of pharmaceutical clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded client services leader who understands how to build strong client partnerships, lead integrated DTC campaigns, and deliver impactful healthcare advertising that connects with patients and consumers.
The Opportunity
- Lead senior-level client relationships across a portfolio of pharmaceutical DTC brands, acting as a trusted strategic partner to key stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and execution of integrated DTC campaigns spanning digital, social, broadcast, print, and other consumer-facing channels.
- Translate brand strategy and commercial objectives into innovative, insight-driven marketing campaigns that engage patients and drive brand performance.
- Provide strategic leadership across account planning, campaign development, resource management, and delivery, ensuring work meets client expectations and agency standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing account management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Drive organic account growth, identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships, and contribute to new business pitches.
- Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, medical, media, and production teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work.
- Oversee account financials, budgets, forecasting, and profitability while balancing client satisfaction with agency growth.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in healthcare advertising, with a strong background in pharmaceutical DTC marketing.
- Proven success leading large, complex client accounts and managing senior client relationships.
- Experience overseeing integrated consumer campaigns across multiple channels.
- A track record of developing talent, leading account teams, and driving business growth.
- Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, resource planning, and account profitability.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment.