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GSW, powered by Syneos Health . About Spherico: Spherico is the market access agency of GSW—one of the largest full-service healthcare advertising agencies in the U.S. We collaborate with payers, health systems, providers, patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and others to accelerate growth and optimize access for therapies. Our capabilities include advertising, digital, communications planning and predictive modeling, media, and market research, delivered by a team of marketers. Role Summary
This leader manages the day-to-day operations of Spherico, partnering with functional leaders to maximize talent and inspire innovation for clients while achieving financial objectives. The role is accountable for retaining and growing the client base through organic expansion and new business wins. General Responsibilities
Directs agency leadership team toward achieving strategic and financial objectives outlined in an annual business plan (supported by the GM & President of SH Ad NA). Defines the overall strategic direction for the organization, ensuring talent, resources and processes are aligned to maximize growth within approved budgets. Works with functional leadership (client management, creative, integrated strategy, and new business & marketing) to guide departmental efforts and achieve organizational goals. Ensures activities and processes align with the agency mission and value proposition, developing a culture that supports growth. Identifies and develops new business relationships, creates growth opportunities, and helps secure new business wins to meet annual targets. Fosters an agency environment that supports staff development and mentorship in alignment with the Code of Conduct and business plan objectives. Acts as a conduit between the agency and Syneos Health counterparts for sharing information, offering cross-functional support, and driving adoption of offerings/tools. Management Responsibilities
Advises at the highest level of client contact and builds relationships based on strategic value and thought partnership. Prioritizes talent management, elevating staff to deliver consistently at a best-in-class level. Manages primary accounts, maintains exceptional client relationships, and contributes to account profiling and planning. Develops, directs, and delivers content for client presentations and new business pitches. Provides proactive leadership to grow accounts, staff, and client relationships. Minimum Qualifications & Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree; MBA desirable, with 12+ years of experience (ideally 7+ years in healthcare communications). Demonstrates strong integrity, honesty, and empathy. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with an interest in mentoring people. Key Competencies for Position
Company Strategic Focus: Lead long-term strategic plans and anticipate industry trends; Communication & Selling Skills: Convey the Spherico story effectively to clients and contribute strategic value in deliverables; Leadership Skills: Model professionalism, integrity, and ethics to inspire the team; Teamwork: Facilitate collaboration and information sharing across the team; Brand Management: Manage client brands through development and lifecycle management; Communication: Communicate transparently across roles and levels; Strong Presentation Skills: Engage audiences clearly and effectively; Industry Knowledge: Maintain current pharma/healthcare trends and latest marketing techniques. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $300,000 to $335,000. Actual base salary will vary based on qualifications, skills, and proficiency. Some positions may include eligibility for commissions/bonuses based on performance. Why Syneos Health Communications?
We are a global professional services organization designed to help the biopharmaceutical industry shorten the distance from lab to life®. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace with opportunities to advance. We encourage applicants with transferable skills from previous roles to apply and invite you to join our Talent Network for future opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity : Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled). We comply with applicable vaccine requirements where required by local government or customers. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO and sick time, and other competitive offerings, with eligibility varying by location. Position Details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Advertising and Art/Creative Industries: Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GSW, powered by Syneos Health.
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Join to apply for the
Managing Director
role at
GSW, powered by Syneos Health . About Spherico: Spherico is the market access agency of GSW—one of the largest full-service healthcare advertising agencies in the U.S. We collaborate with payers, health systems, providers, patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and others to accelerate growth and optimize access for therapies. Our capabilities include advertising, digital, communications planning and predictive modeling, media, and market research, delivered by a team of marketers. Role Summary
This leader manages the day-to-day operations of Spherico, partnering with functional leaders to maximize talent and inspire innovation for clients while achieving financial objectives. The role is accountable for retaining and growing the client base through organic expansion and new business wins. General Responsibilities
Directs agency leadership team toward achieving strategic and financial objectives outlined in an annual business plan (supported by the GM & President of SH Ad NA). Defines the overall strategic direction for the organization, ensuring talent, resources and processes are aligned to maximize growth within approved budgets. Works with functional leadership (client management, creative, integrated strategy, and new business & marketing) to guide departmental efforts and achieve organizational goals. Ensures activities and processes align with the agency mission and value proposition, developing a culture that supports growth. Identifies and develops new business relationships, creates growth opportunities, and helps secure new business wins to meet annual targets. Fosters an agency environment that supports staff development and mentorship in alignment with the Code of Conduct and business plan objectives. Acts as a conduit between the agency and Syneos Health counterparts for sharing information, offering cross-functional support, and driving adoption of offerings/tools. Management Responsibilities
Advises at the highest level of client contact and builds relationships based on strategic value and thought partnership. Prioritizes talent management, elevating staff to deliver consistently at a best-in-class level. Manages primary accounts, maintains exceptional client relationships, and contributes to account profiling and planning. Develops, directs, and delivers content for client presentations and new business pitches. Provides proactive leadership to grow accounts, staff, and client relationships. Minimum Qualifications & Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree; MBA desirable, with 12+ years of experience (ideally 7+ years in healthcare communications). Demonstrates strong integrity, honesty, and empathy. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with an interest in mentoring people. Key Competencies for Position
Company Strategic Focus: Lead long-term strategic plans and anticipate industry trends; Communication & Selling Skills: Convey the Spherico story effectively to clients and contribute strategic value in deliverables; Leadership Skills: Model professionalism, integrity, and ethics to inspire the team; Teamwork: Facilitate collaboration and information sharing across the team; Brand Management: Manage client brands through development and lifecycle management; Communication: Communicate transparently across roles and levels; Strong Presentation Skills: Engage audiences clearly and effectively; Industry Knowledge: Maintain current pharma/healthcare trends and latest marketing techniques. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $300,000 to $335,000. Actual base salary will vary based on qualifications, skills, and proficiency. Some positions may include eligibility for commissions/bonuses based on performance. Why Syneos Health Communications?
We are a global professional services organization designed to help the biopharmaceutical industry shorten the distance from lab to life®. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace with opportunities to advance. We encourage applicants with transferable skills from previous roles to apply and invite you to join our Talent Network for future opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity : Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled). We comply with applicable vaccine requirements where required by local government or customers. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO and sick time, and other competitive offerings, with eligibility varying by location. Position Details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Advertising and Art/Creative Industries: Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GSW, powered by Syneos Health.
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