Manager, Health

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?