VP Growth, Health

Why we're hiring:

WPP is brilliantly positioned to conquer and achieve victory over our competition in the dynamic market landscape. We want to dominate. That's why we're seeking a leader for the role of Vice President, Growth- Health to accelerate our growth within the dynamic and rapidly evolving health sector. We need a relentless, ambitious and positive trailblazer who possesses the sharp elbows necessary to carve out opportunities and help convert them into wins.

This leader must be infused with optimism and energy, constantly keeping their eyes fixated on the prize. This vision will arm them with the orientation needed to continuously hunt down opportunities and not only identify them but also bring them to fruition.

Come win with us at WPP. Display your tenacity, creativity, and strategic prowess and together, let's accomplish extraordinary feats.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Chief Client Officer, Health @ WPP, you will partner with the health network on all aspects of new business development for WPP's health portfolio, including:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive new business strategy focused on the health sector, identifying and prioritizing key client targets and growth opportunities.
• Craft winning narratives informed by global and regional expertise for major integrated WPP pitch efforts. 
• Match client problems and opportunities with our capabilities in a way that highlights our competitive advantage. 
  • Able to distil complex information providing a clear actional roadmaps for success.
• Provide thought leadership and expert guidance on the evolving health and wellness landscape, staying ahead of industry trends and anticipating client needs.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key decision-makers within health organizations, building trust and establishing WPP as a trusted partner.

Pitch Excellence:

• Participate In the entire pitch process for health-related opportunities, from opportunity identification and qualification to proposal development and pitch delivery.
• Contribute to high-performing pitch teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across WPP agencies and disciplines.
• Develop compelling and differentiated pitch narratives that showcase WPP's deep understanding of the health sector and ability to deliver impactful solutions.
• Champion innovation and creativity in pitch development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and approaches to create engaging and persuasive presentations.

Team Management & Collaboration:

• Inspire, mentor, and lead a team of business development professionals dedicated to the health sector.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice adoption.
• Partner effectively with WPP agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and maximize new business success.

Who you are:

• 10+ years of proven experience in a senior business development or growth leadership role within a creative, media, or digital agency, with a strong track record of success in the health and wellness sector.
• Deep understanding of the health industry, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Existing relationships with senior decision-makers within health organizations is highly desirable.
• You are:
• Trusted, respected and connected with experience working within a global organization at scale.
• Accountable
• Team before personal fame
• Fast to diagnose. Quick to pivot. Focused on impact. Results driven.
• Use growth as your primary metric of success
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable business plans.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior executives.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy, with a deep understanding of agency operations and profitability drivers.
• Willingness to travel (est. 20% of time).

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?