Business Overview

We understand what makes people human and how they interact with their environment... and it's more than their demographic, their condition, or their profession. With over $17 Billion in marketplace clout, and part of the IPG Mediabrands family, Healix is an innovative global healthcare media agency with unparalleled buying power, preferred rates, and a proven track record for success. We're a company filled with creative thinkers who are experts in healthcare, and who examine issues, brainstorm solutions, and recommend media engagement strategies based on insights that others often don't see.

As Director, Communications Design you are in charge of designing the blueprint for cultural ideas to spread through communications planning excellence, integration and growth performance on your clients and brands. In your role you are translating the communications strategy into the actionable idea platform (in collaboration with creative partners) that will deliver behavioral change at all connection points. Creating innovative connections that grow brands is a passion for you.

You will work with the Strategy team on the Connections Architecture and utilize your experience & skills to manage the design of fully integrated communications plans across owned, earned and paid connections. You work closely with the analytics leads to identify appropriate audience and data strategies to unlock growth. You lead the relationship with SBUs and client agencies roster throughout the design stages and work with the Partnerships team in evaluating & selecting the right partners, and appropriate spends across the Communications Design blueprint.

• Oversee client education program around communications design relevant marketplace trends.
• Present the communications design idea and recommendation to the client in junction with Client Leadership, Strategy and Partnerships
• Oversee the day-to-day requirements and workflow of the client as it relates to Communications Design outputs, in consultation with Client Leads
• Implement the communications design brief deployment and relevant stakeholder engagement (Specialty Business Units, partnerships, partner agencies, media)
• Lead ideation sessions and curate outcomes
• Develop the communications idea all connections will help unlock
• In charge of effective design of communications architecture and ecosystem delivery across Owned, Earned, Shared, Paid (OESP) for your clients. Within the team, ensure that communications plans move far beyond paid, and are unified by a clear idea and communications behavior/s
• Lead analytics strategy per brief and the integration of MBI input
• Implement communications design deliverables as part of client business development & growth strategy
• Produce best-in-class communications design outcomes on assigned pitches

• Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
• Experience in pharmaceutical category
• Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with senior clients, colleagues, and vendors
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience/involvement in new business planning and strong presentations skills
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Healix does not require candidates to have a college degree

• 8+ years relevant experience with 4+ years of experience managing or developing staff
• Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• You bring an expert knowledge of the US media and communications landscape, and are well versed in opportunities impacting your client's audience and category - from the next big platform to the biggest cultural shift coming your way.
• You are considered a connections expert amongst your peers & clients and when it comes to managing big projects you are a skilled & confident conductor of stakeholders of all levels.

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

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We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at .