ABOUT LUCID GROUP
We are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years.
Our more than 500 highly trained professionals work with speed and agility to craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.
This position is aligned to one of our three capabilities:
Our other capabilities include:
Scientific and Medical Communications: Translating scientific insight into impactful strategies and compelling narratives that inspire change.
Consulting: Specialised life-sciences consulting - empowering clients to optimise operating models, maximise asset potential and drive sustainable transformation.
Job Summary
The SVP, Group Account Director is the senior executive overseeing a portfolio of brands and driving long-term client, business, and strategic success. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, sets the strategic direction for complex portfolios, and ensures the agency delivers integrated, high-impact solutions that advance client and enterprise goals.
The SVP shapes growth strategy, protects financial performance, elevates strategic thinking across teams, and influences agency direction. This leader ensures the work is smart, connected, and aligned to client ambitions while stewarding multimillion-dollar relationships.
Responsibilities
Executive Strategic Leadership
Client Partnership & Influence
Business Growth & Financial Stewardship
Cross-Functional & Organizational Leadership
Ensure operational systems, forecasting discipline, and delivery models support consistent, high-quality execution.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or healthcare communications.
Demonstrated experience leading media-focused healthcare accounts, with a strong understanding of how media strategy, planning, activation, and performance support broader brand and business objectives.
Deep experience leading large, complex portfolios within the life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors.
Strong understanding of HCP- and DTC-focused brand marketing and communications.
Strong strategic, commercial, and communications acumen, with the ability to connect media, creative, strategy, and other agency disciplines.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate at an enterprise level.
Demonstrated financial leadership across multimillion-dollar books of business.
Skilled at simplifying complexity and driving clarity across teams and clients.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?
At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.
We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities.
Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.
The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.
Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions
Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients
Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems
Courageously Curious: We challenge ourselves to think disruptively
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression or disability.
We are dedicated to offering an inclusive and accommodating recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the interview, please do not hesitate to contact us.
