The Strategy Director at 829 Studios plays a pivotal role in steering the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns.
This role demands a profound understanding of data-driven insights, customer segmentation, and a holistic view of multi-channel marketing including search, social, email, SEO, programmatic, direct mail, PR, and influencer marketing.
As a senior member of the Client Services department, the Strategy Director is responsible for generating innovative ideas that challenge conventional marketing and operational tactics, thereby encouraging creative and operational teams to pursue disruptive and groundbreaking approaches.
What You’ll Do Provide strategic leadership to the account team, orchestrating integrated solutions across design, digital marketing, and analytics.
Ensure high-quality deliverables are presented to clients with the support of Account Managers. Develop comprehensive creative briefs that encapsulate key insights and messaging themes, serving as a source of inspiration for the team.
Lead and oversee research and analytics initiatives (e.g., stakeholder interviews, process documentation) to deeply understand client strategies, market dynamics, and organizational strengths.
Define and track critical performance indicators, offering actionable insights to drive success. Engage closely with clients, gaining an in-depth understanding of their products, business objectives, and challenges to identify new project opportunities that align with 829’s competencies.
Translate complex data and findings into persuasive narratives tailored for C-level executives and key decision-makers. Design and facilitate dynamic digital client workshops, encouraging innovative solutions to complex business problems.
Serve as the strategic practice leader, enhancing the agency’s strategic capabilities and defining executional requirements.
Innovate and productize 829’s strategic services, continuously seeking opportunities to add value to client relationships.
Actively contribute to business development, evaluating / auditing new business prospects and validating project scopes.
Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to assist with sales engineering efforts. Conduct strategic onboardings for key clients ensuring a seamless transition from sales to marketing.
Remain abreast of emerging digital trends to continually refine strategies and infuse fresh, innovative ideas into client projects and internal team dynamics.
What You’ll Bring 10+ years extensive experience in digital marketing, with a proven track record in a senior strategic role.
Demonstrated ability in leading and mentoring teams to deliver high-impact marketing solutions. Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for translating complex data into actionable strategies.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives. Proficient in navigating multi-disciplinary marketing channels and tools.
Advanced understanding of customer segmentation, market analysis, and brand positioning. Creative and innovative thinker, with a flair for identifying emerging trends and integrating them into strategies.
Experience in conducting and leading high-level workshops and presentations. Strong business acumen, with an ability to identify and seize new business opportunities.
Adept at building and maintaining strong client relationships. Benefits and Perks We Provide Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in the following states : MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, NY, NJ, NC, TN, FL, IL, MO, TX, UT, ID, AZ, CA, and CO.
Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 13 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family. Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses. Continuing Education.
Access to a budget to apply for conferences and events. What We Believe At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.
Our goal : a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Who We Are 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals.
We harness the power of logic with magic a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more.
By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community.
829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work. Powered by JazzHR
Director, Research Strategy Development and Internal Consulting
The Associate Director/Director, Strategy Development is a critical member of our internal consulting team. The Research Strategy and Operations function is responsible for integrating scientific acumen with business analytics and processes to deliver clear business plans, operational excellence and...
Senior Director, Creative & Strategy
Director, Creative & Strategy will lead the content strategy, copy campaign direction, and overall voice/tone and team leadership for all of this brand's creative work, while also ensuring the alignment with business goals. Director, Creative & Strategy (COPY). The ideal candidate in this position w...
Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Development Strategy
Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Development Strategy. Developing and implementing US regulatory development strategy leading to successful registration and life-cycle management of unique and technologically complex products serving patients with rare diseases and unmet medical needs. Serving a...
Analytical CMC Strategy Associate Director
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and innovative Associate Director specializing in analytical CMC strategy to provide scientific leadership within and across functional areas. The Analytical CMC Strategy Associate Director is the primary analytical liaison for the...
Director, Specialty Pharmacy Provider (SPP) Strategy & Patient Engagement
Pfizer is hiring multiple strategy roles across Rheumatology-Gastrointestinal, Dermatology, Rare Disease and Oncology therapeutic areas. This role is responsible for setting the Specialty Pharmacy Provider (SPP) strategy for Pfizer’s products to drive optimal medication access and patient adherence....
Director, Social Media Strategy
With partnership top of mind in the position, identify opportunities to increase follower.Wellness Panel advocates (map out a plan for their success and the brand).Ambassadors (lean in on their follower, engage for long-term awareness).Celebrities (harness their reach with PR, one-off opportunities,...
Senior Regulatory Affairs Director (RAD), Global Regulatory Strategy
Director and Senior Director level). The Senior Regulatory Affairs Director (RAD), Global Regulatory Strategy. Lead and support staff in preparation for regulatory authority meetings and provide input to submission strategy and other critical regulatory documents. ...
Associate Director, Strategy & Execution- US Rare Disease
The Associate Director, Strategy & Execution will support the US Rare Disease Franchise to ensure that the franchise is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Execution - US Rare Disease, this individual will have two primary respo...
Director, Market Access Strategy Analytics & Insights
Vertex is seeking to hire a Director, Access Strategy Analytics & Insights within the U. This individual will lead the generation of market access specific insights that impact patient access to Vertex inline brands and pipeline therapies by informing contracting, payer accounts, trade, and dist...
Associate Director, Regulatory Strategy
If you are an independently motivated and results-oriented person who enjoys collaborative team-oriented environments where results are achieved through influence and the incorporation of multiple points of view, this is the role for you! As the Associate Director, Global Regulatory Strategy you wil...