Senior Strategist - Pharma

Job summary

Develop and present brand strategies and tactical recommendations to drive growth for pharma clients. Lead strategic workshops and advisory boards while contributing to new business pitches and communication plans.

Job details

Role: Senior Strategist Location: Toronto, Hybrid Havas Health Toronto is seeking a Senior Strategist to join our Creative Strategy team. You will partner with clients and internal teams to develop brand strategies and tactical plans that drive measurable growth. This role is both client-facing and hands-on, involving the design and facilitation of strategic workshops, advisory boards, and brand planning sessions. You will also play a key role in new business pitches. Key Responsibilities Develop and present brand strategies and tactical recommendations in collaboration with account and creative teams Lead and facilitate strategic workshops, including HCP and patient advisory boards, brand planning, and omni-/multichannel mapping Analyze research and data to uncover insights and translate them into actionable communication plans Stay current on healthcare industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities Contribute to new business efforts, including pitch strategy and presentations Incorporate and share feedback effectively across teams and projects Requirements 3+ years of healthcare strategy experience, preferably with Canadian clients Deep knowledge of the Canadian healthcare landscape including Health Canada, PAAB, and ASC regulations. Strong understanding of social media channels (how they are being currently used, trends, consumer behaviors, technology and measurement opportunities) and social behavior. Familiar with current industry trends Strong presentation skills Ability to design and facilitate strategic and tactical planning workshops Collaborative and strategic mindset Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Proven ability to turn raw data into insights that guide communication strategies Ability to manage, incorporate, and/or disseminate feedback appropriately for their assignments About Havas Health At Havas Health, we are dedicated to generating real and meaningful value for people and the brands they connect with through the creative and intelligent use of technology, data and content. We develop ideas, design solutions, build applications and manage campaigns in order to solve business problems and deliver measurable success for our clients. Additional Information This role represents an active vacancy at Havas. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged and career development is supported. The base salary range for this position is CAD $100K to $120K, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background. Havas uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.

What you’ll do

Develop and present brand strategies and tactical recommendations to drive growth for pharma clients. Lead strategic workshops and advisory boards while contributing to new business pitches and communication plans.

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of healthcare strategy experience with deep knowledge of Canadian regulations like Health Canada and PAAB. Candidates must possess strong presentation skills and the ability to translate raw data into actionable insights.

Listed skills

• Brand Strategy · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Brand Strategy
• Tactical Planning
• Workshop Facilitation
• Market Research
• Data Analysis
• Omnichannel Mapping
• Client Management
• New Business Pitching
• Healthcare Regulations
• Social Media Strategy
• Communication Planning
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Marketing
• Healthcare
• Consulting
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership

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