Description
We are looking for a Business Director to join Translation and help lead our growing Eli Lilly partnership, bringing culturally relevant creative work to life for brands that impact people's health.
As a Business Director, you will serve as a strategic leader and trusted client partner across assigned Eli Lilly brands and workstreams. You will build a deep understanding of the client's business, patient audiences, and category, translating those insights into clear direction and creative opportunities that connect brands with people in meaningful ways.
Working with the account's Executive Director, you will lead client relationships, guide cross-functional teams, develop Business Leadership talent, and identify opportunities for growth. You will partner closely with Program Management on delivery and account financial health, balancing creative ambition with the rigor of a regulated category and the needs of a fast-growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Business and Strategic Leadership: Act as the day-to-day senior business lead across assigned Lilly brands and workstreams, building trusted relationships with mid-to-senior client stakeholders and proactively shaping the business agenda.
- Lead Creative Solutions with Business Impact: Partner with Strategy, Context, Creative, and Analytics to develop culturally relevant work grounded in business objectives, audience insights, and clear measures of success.
- Lead Teams and Strengthen Partnerships: Guide cross-functional teams with clear priorities, expectations, and decisions, creating a collaborative environment with shared accountability for the work.
- Champion Growth and Financial Health: Develop and action growth plans for assigned brands and workstreams, connecting unmet client needs with Translation's capabilities.
Requirements:
- 7-10 years of experience in an agency or communications-related industry, with a well-rounded understanding of advertising, marketing, media, creative, production, and agency finance.
- Proven success managing integrated campaigns, partnering with mid-to-senior-level clients, and leading cross-functional teams.
- Hands-on production experience with large-scale, multi-channel initiatives.
- Experience coaching junior account team members and contributing to scope development, account financial management, and organic growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated brands, including familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory review processes.
- Experience with consumer-facing health communications, patient storytelling, or brand launches.
- Experience partnering with in-house creative teams and working within a multi-agency environment.
- Experience developing culturally relevant campaigns, including talent partnerships, social content, or experiential work.
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000