Brand Strategist
Location: New York, NY
Department/Discipline: Strategy
At DDB Health, we believe health can’t wait. The pace of healthcare is accelerating—and we love it. That is why at DDB Health, we DARE TO DO BOLDLY. We believe there’s nothing more important than health, and we need to stay a step ahead in order to achieve it. Our agency of courageous, curious, generous and gritty people is committed to solving the toughest health challenges. Through our omnichannel creative approach, we inspire our customers to take bold action that advances health.
Brand Strategists are new to the strategy department and play a critical supporting role across several brands. They provide foundational support while learning brand strategy tools and frameworks. This role is designed for individuals eager to build expertise, gain exposure to life-changing brands in pharma, and develop into the next generation of strategic leaders.
We’re looking for candidates who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. As a Brand Strategist, you will support multiple brands by collecting and synthesizing research, helping uncover insights, and contributing to strategic deliverables. You will work closely with strategy leaders and cross-functional teams to develop a clear understanding of brand strategy and how it comes to life in omnichannel execution.
Responsibilities:- Collect and organize relevant information for the brand team, including primary and secondary research, articles, and data
- Assist in uncovering insights from research to inform brand strategy and creative development
- Support the preparation of creative briefs, positioning statements, and strategic deliverables
- Contribute to the development of research summaries, presentations, and workshop materials
- Observe and participate in workshops and brainstorming sessions to learn facilitation techniques
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Apply foundational brand strategy tools and frameworks to assigned brands
- 1–3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare consulting, or advertising preferred
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize findings into insights
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to contribute to presentation development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in brand development and eagerness to learn foundational strategy tools and frameworks
The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
$70,000 - $90,000
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