Strategy Medical Lead - London, United Kingdom - Omnicom Health Group

Omnicom Health Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Overview:

Strategy Lead (medical)

Competencies 360 review

Reports to
Head of Strategy

Position summary

Lead on all things medical on accounts across the agency
Lead on brand and communication planning for assigned accounts
Be a key point of contact for clients, actively lead in client discussions
Produce and interrogate data from multiple sources and build a coherent argument to support the client business strategy
Support the wider Agency team in writing creative briefs and briefing
Have an informed enthusiasm for the possibilities opened by new technology and methods of communicating

Key capabilities

Exceptional medical and brand knowledge which engenders trust and strong relationship with clients
Ability to quickly find and synthesize key insights
Ability to think creatively is a must, but also inspires and leads on new ways of doing things
Finds opportunities and is solution focused
Champions what is best for the brand and the client
Ability to manage pressure and deadlines
Consummate team player
Confident communicator and leader speak positively of others (both clients and colleagues)

Position Requirements

Creativity

Looks beyond the commonly accepted approach and seeks opportunities for modifying or adapting existing practices. Where possible, pursues new ideas or innovative approaches
Has a passion and respect for the creative thinking process and role of planner as creative catalyst within it
Ability to translate strategic insight and thinking into a clear completing direction for creative development
Ensure campaign and brand strategy allows for the greatest opportunity for creative ideas
Help lead creative development, ensure teams are moving in the right direction and that the work is 'on brief'
Confident in leading the strategy for Network Brands/Pitches, ensuring the thinking and creative is strong, compelling and effective
Combines ideas in unique ways or demonstrates good creative judgement/intuition and can discuss issues with sensitivity

Productivity

Follows processes to ensure flawless execution
Completes work in a timely and professional manner
Organizes own work to achieve maximum productivity in line with account requirements
Exceedingly responsive to clients' and stakeholders' needs

Relationships/Communication

Take responsibility for the relationship with senior clients, and builds relationships across the client business (e.g. medical affairs in addition to commercial)
Practices and models collaboration within department and other teams
Recognizes and handles difficult relationships with courage and confidence
Has an empathy with the creative thinking process
Uses strong verbal, written and facilitation skills to effectively communicate internally and with clients

Knowledge and Skills

Has a thorough understanding of the client's business and contributes to client's broader business strategy
Can originate brand and campaign strategy, in response to different objectives
Ability to develop short term and longerterm strategies; campaign/ quarterly/ annual and multiple year planning
Deliver an authoritative view on communications strategy, based on channel knowledge and understanding of how best to engage the consumer, and leverage the creative ideas
Writes succinct, single minded, fresh and interesting creative briefs for any objective
Has a great technical research understanding and can turn insight into ideas
Actively identifies and improves agency processes and ways of working
Champion's an integrated way of working in pursuit of behavioral changing ideas

Management and Leadership

Is seen as a role model by peers and others providing continuous support across all departments, especially account management and copy
Demonstrates ethical behavior and good judgement
Helps to create environments where the Four Freedoms are supported
Freedom to Fail, Freedom from Fear, Freedom from Chaos, Freedom to Be
Provides feedback in a timely manner to all team members
Effectively mentors/line manages team members
Demonstrates ability to face problems head on, acting when needed