Associate Account Director (Health)
Associate Account Director (Health)
VML
Department: Client & Business Leadership
Expertise: Health
Location: New York, NY, United States
Last Updated: ${ new Date('2025-06-05T14:31:33-04:00').toLocaleDateString() }
Requisition ID: 10586
Who We Are:
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 global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
About VML Health:
VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.
At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.
Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.
VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.
What We're Looking For:
VML Health is seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Associate Account Director to lead and manage a team of account professionals and drive client success within the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, a proven ability to develop and implement integrated marketing strategies, and a passion for fostering client growth and innovation. Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management skills are essential, as is a commitment to delivering exceptional client service and achieving measurable outcomes.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and manage a team of account professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
- Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies, aligning with client objectives and budgets.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work and client satisfaction.
- Manage client communication and presentations, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration.
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to agency growth and expansion.
Who You Are:
- A strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop and execute successful healthcare marketing campaigns.
- A confident and persuasive communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- A problem-solver, able to navigate challenges and find creative solutions.
- A mentor and coach, committed to developing and supporting team members.
- A results-oriented individual, with a passion for healthcare and a commitment to driving client success.
What You'll Need:
- 5-8 years of agency and/or client-side experience in healthcare marketing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring a team.
- Strong project management skills and experience managing budgets and timelines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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