What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy Director position at Fifth Element?
You define where the brand is going—and why it matters. You connect science, audience insight, and market reality into a clear strategic direction that guides creative, medical, and account teams. In pharma, nothing moves without precision. You bring that precision, but you don’t let it flatten the thinking. You shape brands that are grounded in evidence and built to perform in the real world.
Responsibilities- Own brand strategy across pharmaceutical accounts and therapy areas
- Define brand platforms that connect science, audience need, and market opportunity
- Lead brand planning and cross-functional alignment across creative, medical, and account teams
- Translate complex therapeutic landscapes into clear, actionable brand direction
- Ensure brand strategy is informed by data, insights, and performance signals
- Identify growth opportunities and whitespace for brand differentiation
- Partner closely with medical strategy to ensure scientific accuracy and integrity
- Guide and mentor junior strategy talent
- 8 years in brand strategy within pharma advertising or healthcare marketing
- Strong understanding of pharma markets, audiences, and regulatory environments
- Proven ability to turn complex science and data into clear brand positioning
- Experience leading brand planning and cross-functional strategy development
- Confident client presence and strong strategic point of view
- Strong collaboration skills across creative, medical, and account teams
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
Pay Range- $145,000- $165,000
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000