IQVIA
life sciences
Client&BrandStrategyDirector
“Client & Brand Strategy Director at IQVIA. Skills: brand strategy, client management, P&L responsibility, stakeholder management. Lead client management function. Act as senior strategic partner”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring delivery of best-in-class strategies that connect with consumers and deliver sustainable commercial success; deliver exceptional results; drive incremental growth and ROI; future-proof brand strategies; optimise campaigns and respond to market shifts; delivery against client expectations and SLAs; Contribute to business growth strategy
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
This role does not support visa sponsorship.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant senior leadership experience in FMCG, CPG, brand, marketing or commercial functions, Proven track record of delivering high-impact brand strategies and growth plans, Experience managing P &L, forecasting, budgeting and commercial negotiations, understanding of the Irish grocery and pharmacy retail landscape, Demonstrated success in leading, coaching and scaling teams
Nice to Have
Experience working with or within a distributor model is advantageous, Degree-level qualification in business or a related discipline is beneficial, but not essential
What You'll Do.
Lead client management function
Act as senior strategic partner
Provide expert guidance
coach and develop teams
Oversee brand growth strategies
Lead annual planning cycles
Evaluate and refine brand plans
Monitor external trends
Drive brand activation
Oversee agency partnerships
Embed continuous improvement
Partner with Customer Controllers
Support key customer meetings
Ensure service excellence
Identify new opportunities
Contribute to business growth
Champion talent development
Create inclusive culture
Lead recruitment and capability building
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as a senior client lead, building trusted partnerships; stakeholder management; Inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams; Create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performance culture; Partner with Customer Controllers and National Account teams
Communication Scope
Confident presentation and communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead annual planning cycles, Oversee end-to-end development and execution of brand growth strategies
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