21GRAMS- Senior Strategist

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The company is looking for a Senior Strategist to join our growing team!

21GRAMS, part of the company, takes an innovative approach to advertising, and focusing on making healthcare more human.  Not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people are not just in it for the paycheck, but to make a dent in the universe. Sound like you?

21GRAMS is seeking a Senior Strategist to gather critical data that ensures strategies are accurate and planned accordingly. The Senior Strategist will write clear and forward-thinking strategies involving encouraging and advising creative teams. They will also research clients to understand them and their objectives while producing inventive ideas with team members.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do

• Lead and oversee competitive audits and analysis

• Show deep command of brand and the brand’s category

• Attend market research and provide key insights

• Create research and insight decks

• Help Strategy Director/Group Strategy Director with brand planning

• Assist with client workshops, oversee development of materials, and facilitate sections of the workshop and breakout groups

• Manage/Mentor Strategists and Associate Strategists, helping them develop their skills and complete work at the highest levels of quality

This position is a perfect fit for you if

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.

• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.

• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or other related fields

• 2-3 years of experience in strategic management with integrated agencies

• Creative mind and ability to encourage and instigate ideation across departments

• Oral and written communication skills

• A leader that can coach, encourage, and mentor clients, staff, and team members

• Crucial problem-solving abilities

• Strong command for quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and solid understanding of when and how to apply them to a given client challenge

Pay Range: $95,000-$100,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

The company is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile  here .

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. The company offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.  Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at:  [link for members] .

At the company, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate.  Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of the company office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from the company office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

The company is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where the company operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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