Director Diversity - London, United Kingdom - VMLY&R Health

Description

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration.

With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

VML HEALTH's Global Strategy Team (GST) launched in 2020 and is now an established, thriving practice.

Home to a diverse team of strategic thinkers, it represents the highest levels of strategic competency and is the fastest growing practice in our network.

Reports to:
Global SVP Brand Strategy

In this role you will partner with our brand teams as we develop compelling strategies for our clients' business that unleash the potential of their brands.

Extensive experience in strategic planning within a healthcare advertising or creative agency

Extensive data and insight mining: qualitative and quantitative research, primary and secondary
Strong experience in leading global strategy projects (global pitches, global brand positioning, global brand planning, etc)
Excellent creative brief writing skills and development of clear insight stories and propositions
Extensive experience briefing and collaborating creative teams
Develop competitive analysis and audits, market and brand landscape reviews
Repeated experience of developing brand strategies across the product life cycle
Regular workshop development and delivery excellence
Provide direction and guidance to junior strategists to identify data sources & analytical frameworks and formulate a POV

• Mentor and support junior strategists on their path to growth
• Create and maintain authentic relationships with senior clients
• Clear communicator, good listener, agile thinker

Bachelor's degree, preferably in public health, science, marketing, sociology, psychology or communications or comparable degrees
Minimum 10 years in strategic planning in healthcare
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

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