Head of strategy

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Accenture SongLife -A Partner for Growth

The Agency of Record model we all grew up with was built for stability-long planning cycles, rigid campaigns, and success measured in outputs. T oday demands something more. With evolving pipelines, diverse patient populations, and accelerated launches, the challenge is not just communication- it's staying continually relevant.

At Accenture Song Life , we reinvented the AOR to be a true ? growth engine for biopharma -anchored in one objective : helping you fuel growth by building continual relevance.

We do this by being ? Smarter, Faster , Better

Smarter -intelligence-led, powered by AI, data, and life sciences expertise , so your brand is always one step ahead.

Faster -an agile, adaptive model that scales glo b a l blockbusters and targets rare disease communities with equal precision, moving at the speed of science and patient need.

Better -world-class creativity combined with Accenture's technology and consulting rigor, shifting from campaigns to outcomes-like launch uptake, adherence, and market share.

The reinvented AOR is not a supplier- it's a growth partner. Accenture SongLife brings creativity, technology, and strategy together to serve as your growth engine-continually relevant, always accountable, and built to deliver impact for patients, providers, and your business."

Position Overview

The? Head of Strategy (HS) for? Health & Wellness ?is a transformative growth leader responsible for building and leading a unified? commercial, brand, and experience strategy offering ?across? Accenture Song Life -anchored initially in Marketing and expanding across the broader? capabilities in the SongLife portfolio .

The HS will serve as a? trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership , connecting strategy to creative, insights to execution, and science to market impact. This role unites? insight-led storytelling, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration ?to help clients achieve growth, improve outcomes, and deliver continuous relevance.

Core Responsibilities (Direct Execution)

• Define and deliver a? best-in-class strategy capability ?for health & wellness that unites? commercial, brand, and experience strategy ?to drive measurable client growth.
• Partner closely with?subject-matter expertise across the Accenture ecosystem to solve client problems with depth of experience and breadth of expertise .
• Serve as a? trusted advisor to client executives, ?guiding them across the product lifecycle-from? market entry and launch planning ?through? brand positioning and narrative development ? for patient, provider , payer experience strategy.
• Unify and evolve strategic disciplines -medical, brand planning, engagement, and data science-into a? connected, insight-led capability ?while maintaining the core value of each discipline.
• Bridge strategy and creative ?to ensure ideas are? insight-led, data-informed, and transformed into bold, effective creative platforms.
• Translate? complex science, regulatory landscapes, and commercial challenges ?into compelling narratives and actionable engagement strategies.
• Leverage? data, analytics, and behavioral insights ?to uncover opportunities, optimize market entry, and guide strategy across launch and growth phases.
• Shape client narratives ?that simplify complexity, align leadership teams, and accelerate business momentum.
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities (Organizational Oversight)

• Build, lead, and mentor a? high-performing strategy team , inspiring collaboration across creative, account, production, and medical/scientific disciplines.
• Collaborate with? Song Account Leads (SAL), SongLife Leadership, and commercial partners ?to assemble? purpose-built teams ?tailored to win and convert high-value opportunities.
• Act as a? thought leader ?for Song Life's health & wellness vision, representing the organization through? industry publications, conference engagements, and strategic partnerships.
• Champion a? connected strategy practice ?that scales across? Accenture SongLife 's ? glo b a l health & wellness offerings.
• Partner with glo b a l teams to integrate regional perspectives into a cohesive glo b a l healthcare & wellness strategy, ensuring strategic alignment and synergy.
  
  

Impact of the Role

A successful? Head of Strategy - Health & Wellness ?will:

• Position? Accenture SongLife ?as a? strategic growth partner ?to clients, bridging science and creativity.
• Lead the? reinvention of healthcare & wellness strategy -from? molecule to market.
• Deliver? profitable growth ?for clients while improving? patient outcomes and engagement.
• Elevate? SongLife's market relevance, thought leadership, and creative impact ?across the healthcare ecosystem.
• 12+ years ?progressive strategy experience with at least? 5+ years in senior leadership ?within creative, healthcare, or consulting environments. Experience should include:
• Deep expertise in? pharmaceutical and health & wellness marketing ?for both? HCP and consumer audiences.
• Proven track record in? bridging commercial, brand, and experience strategy ?into a? single, cohesive offering.
• Strong? storytelling ability ?to connect complex healthcare challenges to compelling strategies that drive creative and commercial outcomes.
• Skilled at? translating data and regulatory complexity ?into? insightful, inspiring, and actionable strategies.
• Fluency in? media, technology, and innovation trends ?shaping the future of healthcare engagement.
• Recognized for? collaborative leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence ?across diverse internal and client ecosystems.
• Must be able to work East Coast hours
  
  

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Illinois $150,900 to $357,400

Maryland $163,000 to $357,400

Massachusetts $163,000 to $380,500

Minnesota $163,000 to $357,400

New York/New Jersey $150,900 to $413,600

Washington $173,500 to $380,500

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