Manager, Health

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is a global leader in marketing and communications, consistently driving industry innovation and new business success. We achieve this by crafting transformative pitch propositions for leading US clients and executing impactful, multi-stakeholder events throughout the year. As our team evolves and new opportunities emerge, we are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join us as a Manager, Health @ WPP.

What you'll be doing:

This dynamic role will see you contribute to a wide range of activities designed to sharpen our value proposition, optimize processes, and attract new clients through strategic marketing, partnerships, and compelling pitches.

Reporting to the Global VP, Health @ WPP, your responsibilities will focus on elevating our presence within the US health marketing landscape:

Health Marketing:

• Strategic Implementation: Execute WPP's internal and external health marketing strategy within the US market, ensuring alignment with global initiatives.
• Asset Champion: Manage and promote WPP's health marketing asset library, ensuring US teams have access to the latest and most relevant resources.
• Internal Advocacy: Raise awareness and drive adoption of global assets within the US through active promotion on internal platforms like Inside WPP.
• Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate monthly knowledge-sharing sessions with agency growth and health marketing leaders across the US to foster collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Community Building: Cultivate a thriving US Health Marketing community by scheduling engaging speakers, curating insightful agendas, managing communication channels, and fostering connections.

 

New Business Development:

• Pitch Support: Provide active support to US-based health agencies during new business pitches, ensuring seamless collaboration and impactful presentations.
• Research & Insights: Conduct thorough research and gather data for RFI's and RFP's, maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting strict deadlines.
• Opportunity Identification: Proactively track the progress of active pitches to identify strategic opportunities for Health @ WPP to elevate our response and maximize impact.
• Resource Management: Act as a liaison between US health agencies and WPP's creative, design, and production resources, ensuring timely access to top talent for pitch development.

Operations:

• Reporting & Insights: Manage and drive the US health team's status report, facilitating productive meetings and ensuring timely follow-ups on action items.
• Pipeline Management: Oversee the US health new business pipeline, including:
  • Weekly data collection and analysis, collaborating with agency teams to track opportunities, wins, and losses.
  • Partner with GCLs and Opco CEOs to maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline data.

Who you are:

• 3-5 years proven experience in health marketing, growth initiatives, and brand building within the US market.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling messaging.
• Proven ability to thrive in matrixed environments, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to take initiative, think strategically, and plan ahead.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What we'll give you: 

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. 

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. 

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? 

 

 

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