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SVP Group Director, Project Management

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Much of what you need to know about minds + assembly is captured in the name itself: we think, we create, and (+) we put things together. It’s really that simple—and that shockingly different. Of course, the simplicity of our name belies the depth of what we deliver to our most honored (and often overjoyed) clients. Our work is consistently at a higher caliber than they are used to, simply because we push ourselves to think and build differently. Combine this with an obsessive attention to client service, and you arrive at a place where we stand alone among agencies. Arrogant? No. Confident? Of course, but only because we’ve put together a team of people who are good AF in every way.

Open Position: SVP Group Director, Project Management

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000

About the role:

The SVP Group Director, Project Management oversees the agency’s entire production operation, ensuring that all marketing materials are produced to the highest standards of quality and compliance. This role involves leading multiple production teams and a bigger book of business, streamlining processes, and collaborating with cross-functional departments to meet the strategic goals of the agency and its clients.

Job responsibilities:

  • Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the production department, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations across all pharmaceutical advertising projects
  • Develop and implement production policies and processes that maximize efficiency, creativity, and compliance with regulatory standards, including FDA guidelines for pharmaceutical advertising
  • Oversee the end-to-end production lifecycle of advertising campaigns, from concept to execution, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction
  • Collaborate closely with senior management, creative directors, client service, and clients to align production efforts with business strategies and client objectives
  • Lead the negotiation and management of contracts with vendors, suppliers, and external partners, ensuring the highest quality of work and cost-effective solutions
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the production department, encouraging the adoption of new technologies, techniques, and best practices in pharmaceutical advertising
  • Ensure that all advertising materials comply with industry regulations and ethical standards, liaising with legal and compliance teams as necessary
  • Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and in client meetings, showcasing the agency's production capabilities and contributing to its reputation for excellence
  • Manage the professional development and performance of the production leadership team, identifying training needs and opportunities for growth

Professional skills and requirements:

  • 15+ years industry experience. Minimum of 9 years managing strategic, digital, and traditional accounts
  • Experience building/growing a production team and integrating new groups/departments in an agency
  • Experience leading new business initiatives at an agency, having created brand plans and presented at pitches
  • Extensive experience in production within a pharmaceutical advertising agency or similar environment, with significant leadership experience in managing large teams, complex projects, and product launches
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, compliance issues, and advertising standards
  • Proven track record of strategic planning and execution in high-stakes environments
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and direct a diverse team of production professionals
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • High level of proficiency in production technologies and software

At minds + assembly, the engine of our business is commercial invention. We approach every project—actually, every aspect of our work—as an opportunity to dip our toes into the revitalizing stream of the new. The original conception of our agency (which has since been realized) was that of a happy workshop, a place where the mind and hands are free to construct brilliant new things for our clients. Yet, we never forget that we are in fact a business. Everything we do is to further the commercial goals of our clients, whether that is to sell a product or an idea. To achieve this, we continue to add only the best people—those who have the right talent, temperament, and teamwork orientation—to further our collective goals. Then we ask that each person adhere to two simple and equally important principles: uncompromising standards and unconditional support. In other words, we push each other, hard, to produce the best work possible, yet always with the knowledge that we have each other’s backs.