VP Group Account Director with Oncology Experience

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Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we’re constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We’re one of the country’s Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!

Job Description

Klick Health is committed to bringing our expertise and growing our footprint in the oncology space. To have a greater impact in the oncology space, we are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in oncology advertising to join our team and lead the creation of strategic, impactful campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and complexities of marketing oncology treatments, including launch experience, knowledge of industry regulations, therapeutic landscapes (solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies), and the critical needs of both healthcare professionals and patients. You will be responsible for developing innovative, compliant advertising solutions that effectively communicate complex medical concepts while driving awareness, education, and engagement. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in crafting campaigns that resonate on both an intellectual and emotional level, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by cancer. A passion for oncology and a strong commitment to advancing healthcare communication are essential in this role.

Management and Execution:

  • P&L responsibility for assigned oncology clients, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and financial targets
  • Responsible for discovering and managing opportunities and/or risks within oncology portfolios, including complex treatment landscapes and evolving therapeutic categories
  • Manage and work to exceed expectations for oncology-focused clients, building trust through deep category knowledge and responsiveness.
  • Act as the primary ambassador for oncology clients within Klick, ensuring their priorities and nuances are accurately represented across internal teams.
  • Monitor project execution to ensure the successful delivery of oncology campaigns that comply with FDA, OPDP, and other oncology-specific regulatory requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in delivering multi-channel oncology programs, while managing opportunities and mitigating risks related to portfolio complexity and lifecycle stages (e.g., pre-launch, launch, LOE)
  • Understand the oncology vertical, including competitive pressures, emerging treatment modalities (e.g., immunotherapies, cell & gene therapies), and shifting regulatory and policy environments.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps tailored to oncology clients, identifying and leveraging evolving opportunities such as biomarker-based targeting, patient support programs, and HCP education.
  • Translate complex oncology brand visions and scientific narratives into strategic initiatives that resonate across audiences (HCP, patient, caregiver, payer)
  • Collaborate with other vendor partners across medical, market access, and digital ecosystems to ensure cohesive execution in the oncology space.
  • Ensure all communications meet Klick Health standards and reflect empathy, precision, and compliance, especially for emotionally sensitive oncology patient journeys.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the client's oncology business, competitive landscape, clinical data, treatment pathways, KOL networks, and market access hurdles.
  • Consistently identify opportunities to bring strategic and innovative value to oncology clients’ businesses, including leveraging AI and data-driven insights.
  • Lead the development and evolution of oncology-specific account plans based on treatment advances, FDA approvals, or competitive entries.

Experience:

  • Oncology experience is a must, with a strong track record managing high-science brands in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, or rare cancers. 12+ years of client services experience in the advertising industry
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising experience focused on oncology, with fluency in translating clinical data into compelling promotional and educational campaigns
  • Comfortable managing $12-15M+ in oncology-focused scope of business, with deep understanding of both global and U.S. markets
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior-level oncology clients, including marketing leads, medical affairs, and C-suite stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to grow oncology client business, leveraging knowledge of clinical development pipelines, patient advocacy, and HCP engagement
  • Experience mentoring teams in developing effective communications for oncology audiences—balancing empathy, scientific accuracy, and compliance
  • Ability to anticipate and adapt to shifts in oncology market dynamics, including competitive launches, biomarker evolution, or reimbursement barriers
  • In partnership with Project Management, lead the development of scopes of work for complex oncology campaigns, including branded/unbranded, congress, and mechanism of action (MOA) initiatives
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, particularly in delivering medical/scientific content to non-scientific audiences
  • An understanding of marketing communications and evolving regulations specific to oncology therapies in the U.S., including accelerated approval pathways and REMS requirements

Position Requirements:

  • Travel: As need travel to client, mainly in the US and Canada 
  • Valid passport is required
  • Hybrid work environment, two days a week in the office required
Thanks for reading and we look forward to hearing from you!

The salary range for this role is $200 - $270K. Klick is a place for the courageous. If you feel your skills and expertise fall outside of this range, we still encourage you to apply as we are always looking for great talent.

Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

We’re also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.

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Equal Opportunity

Klick embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or family status. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, simply let us know and we’ll work with you to ensure you have a positive experience.