Senior Commercial Strategist - Health

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands&nbsp;that drive growth. Guided by a&nbsp;<strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100.&nbsp;VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.&nbsp;</p> <p>VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&amp;m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&amp;s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&amp;e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;#WeAreVML.</p></div><p></p> <div> <h3>Senior Strategist, Commercial Strategy</h3> <p><strong>VML Health | London</strong></p> <p>We’re looking for a <strong>Senior Strategist, Commercial Strategy</strong> to join VML Health’s Global Strategy Team in London.</p> <p>This is an opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in healthcare strategy, consulting, pharma, biotech or medical communications who enjoys getting underneath complex healthcare challenges and turning scientific, clinical and market insight into clear strategic direction.&nbsp;</p> <p>You’ll work with global healthcare clients across a range of commercial strategy challenges, helping them understand their market, differentiate their assets and prepare for successful commercialisation.<br><br></p> <h3>What you’ll do</h3> <ul> <li>Lead workstreams across <strong>commercial strategy engagements</strong>, taking ownership from research through to client-ready recommendations.</li> <li>Explore <strong>unmet need, market dynamics and competitive landscapes</strong> to identify the insights that matter.</li> <li>Translate complex scientific, clinical and market information into <strong>clear strategic implications and compelling stories</strong>.</li> <li>Support and co-lead primary research, including <strong>interviews, advisory boards and workshops</strong>.</li> <li>Contribute to work spanning <strong>scientific narrative and value architecture, evidence and differentiation, and market readiness</strong>.</li> <li>Build strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues across Commercial Strategy and the wider Global Strategy Team.</li> <li>Support new business pitches and help identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships.</li> <li>Guide and support more junior team members across research and project delivery.<br><br></li> </ul> <h3>What you’ll bring</h3> <ul> <li>Around <strong>3–5 years' experience</strong> in healthcare strategy/consulting, pharma/biotech, medical communications, clinical research or a related scientific environment.</li> <li>Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to turn complexity into <strong>clear, actionable recommendations</strong>.</li> <li>An understanding of healthcare commercialisation, including areas such as <strong>competitive landscape, positioning, differentiation, evidence needs and stakeholder decision-making</strong>.</li> <li>Experience working within multi-stakeholder healthcare environments, which could include clinicians, patients, payers, advocates or policymakers.</li> <li>Confidence developing high-quality presentations and communicating strategic thinking clearly.</li> <li>Experience supporting primary research such as interviews, workshops or advisory boards.</li> <li>Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of workstreams.</li> <li>A collaborative, curious and proactive approach.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p></p> <div> <h3>About VML Health</h3> <p>VML Health is a global healthcare agency with a vision to make the world of health human-first. With global healthcare hubs in <strong>London, New York and Milan</strong>, we bring together strategy, science, creativity and engagement to help solve complex healthcare challenges.</p> <p>You’ll join our <strong>Commercial Strategy team within the European Hub</strong>, working as part of an integrated Global Strategy Team spanning Medical, Engagement, Brand and Commercial Strategy.<br><br></p> <h3>What's in it for you?</h3> <p>Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as</p> <ul> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Permanent Health Insurance</li> <li>BUPA</li> <li>Flexible hybrid-working schedule</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li> <li>Well-being Programme</li> <li>Employee Assistance Support</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li> <li>Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers</li> <li>Season Ticket Loans</li> <li>WPP Discounts</li> </ul> <p></p> </div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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