ABOUT LUCID GROUP  

We are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years.

Our more than 500 highly trained professionals work with speed and agility to craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.

This position is aligned to one of our three capabilities:

• Commercial Communications: Accelerating a brand's trajectory with data-driven strategies and creativity that moves markets.

Our other capabilities include:

• Scientific and Medical Communications: Translating scientific insight into impactful strategies and compelling narratives that inspire change.
  
• Consulting: Specialised life-sciences consulting - empowering clients to optimise operating models, maximise asset potential and drive sustainable transformation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Vice President of Strategy to provide senior leadership and strategic vision across our health and wellness client portfolio. This role is responsible for guiding the strategy department, driving client growth, and elevating our strategic offerings. The VP of Strategy will partner with senior leadership, help to lead a high-performing strategy team, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients - ensuring alignment between brand imperatives, business goals, and integrated communications strategies.

As both a strategist and people leader, the VP will help shape the agency’s strategy offering, foster team development, and continuously look for opportunities to bring innovation and value to our clients and the business.

Responsibilities 

• Provide senior-level strategic leadership across multiple client accounts,           articulating brand opportunities and guiding long-term marketing strategies.
• Direct departmental staffing, development, and retention of a high-performing team; mentor and coach managers and junior strategists.
• Partner with agency leadership to align department goals with company objectives and growth initiatives.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term business success.
• Bring forward innovative thinking and new approaches to deliver value for clients and enhance agency capabilities.
• Oversee strategic input in new business efforts and contribute to agency-wide thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 13+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or related fields, with deep expertise in brand and communications strategy.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or wellness marketing required.
• Demonstrated success in leading client strategy at a senior level, with proven ability to influence executives and shape brand direction.
• Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, managing, and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Financial and business acumen with the ability to align strategy to business impact.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?

At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.   

We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities. 

Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.   

The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.   

• Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions 
• Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients 
• Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems 
• Courageously Curious: We challenge ourselves to think disruptively 

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression or disability.   

We are dedicated to offering an inclusive and accommodating recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the interview, please do not hesitate to contact us.